THS1001 Theatre Production: Practice, Analysis and Criticism 1

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

The practice of artistic and cultural creativity across all artistic disciplines and forms involves an ongoing development of the craft skills specific to any one discipline; and a clear working knowledge of the separate roles, personnel, processes and resources required to successfully complete that creative practice. The outcome of that practice can be viewed as a product from the perspective of the recipient or consumer.

SYNOPSIS

This course introduces students to the personnel, principles, and processes of creative practice. Students will engage in practical activities which culminate in public outcomes as a part of the annual Artsworx Children's Festival. Students may be involved in creative practice both within the area or discipline of their enrolled major, or in cross-disciplinary activities. CONDITIONS APPLY. Students intending to enrol should be aware of the compulsory practical engagement required in this course: attendance at performances, and involvement in a range of assigned production duties/activities.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. a basic understanding of the principles of contemporary theatrical production techniques;
2. a satisfactory achievement in the application of these principles, in practical and written form;
3. experience in the critical reception and/or practice of a creative project.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

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REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Stern, L 1997, Stage management, 6th edn, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Students will be advised of the assessment date. This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

2.

Students will be advised of the assessment date. This assignment is aligned with Objective 3.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of 16 hours per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Two of the main attributes of an arts practitioner are commitment and flexibility. To that end all students in the Creative Arts are expected from time to time to work in a voluntary capacity as the need arises. However, within TPPAC 1 formal provision is made for the assessment of practical work. Practical work in this case meaning the carrying out of assigned duties associated with the mounting of a production. Such duties may include front of house, backstage crew for the direct running of the show, crew involved in the preparation and installation of the show, acting, community liaison or any activity deemed necessary to the preparation and performance of a project. The assessment weighting given to the practical component is 70%. Consideration will be given to normal professional theatre protocols, puntuality, co-operation, adherence to safe working practices, appropriate dress and demeanour.

This version produced 27 May 2008.