Unit Outline

This unit is a practical exploration of contemporary performance methods, with a focus on developing physical and vocal skills, the ability to interpret a text for performance, and autonomous rehearsal practice. You will learn safe working practices for vocal and physical work. You will investigate the potential of body and voice in a range of performance spaces and situations. The unit will culminate in the creation of collaborative performances, which present the embodied knowledges developed over the semester.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Analyse and describe use of theatrical elements in performance, in formal and reflective writing, discussion and feedback.
2.	Apply foundational performance skills of vocal production and physical expressiveness.
3.	Interpret and prepare a text for performance.
4.	Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully with peers and staff through workshops, rehearsal and performances.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Work in Progress performance	Week 4	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Short Performance A	Week 6	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Short Performance B	Week 12	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Critical Reviews	Week 13	20 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Work in Progress performance

Task Description:

Work in progress presentation of Short Performance A. You will present as a group to the class, sharing your work in progress, and describing your strategies for interpreting and performing the text. You will submit an individual rehearsal journal to MyLO. The rehearsal journal should include a log of rehearsals attended, notes on the ideas and explorations covered, and may include short videos.

Task Length:

5 -7 Minutes, with rehearsal notes, 500 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evidence of collaboration with peers, including preparation and rehearsal outside class time.	LO1, LO4
2	Exploration of text through iteration of creative strategies.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Development and resolution of ideas in performance.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Short Performance A

Task Description:

Performance A
Working in small groups, you will rehearse and perform a text selected by the Unit Lecturer. The task is to successfully integrate the theatre elements of Voice and Movement in response to an abstract text.
In addition to developing this work in class time, you are required to rehearse this assessment task outside class time.

Task Length:

5-7 minutes

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collaborate with peers, including preparation and rehearsal outside class time.	LO4
2	Utilise theatre elements to interpret and present a performance text.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Developing performance skills.	LO2, LO4
4	Development and resolution of ideas in performance.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Short Performance B

Task Description:

Working in small groups, you will rehearse and present a scene selected by the Unit Lecturer. The task is to interpret the text, identify character actions and objectives, and present an embodied and fluent version of the scene in class in Week 12. In addition to developing this work in class time, you are required to rehearse this assessment task outside class time.
You will submit an individual rehearsal journal to MyLO. The rehearsal journal should include a log of rehearsals attended, notes on the ideas and explorations covered, and may include short videos.

Task Length:

6-8 minutes, with rehearsal journal, 800 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Creative and iterative collaboration with peers, including preparation and rehearsal outside class time.	LO1, LO4
2	Utilise theatre elements of voice, movement and space to interpret and present a performance text.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Developing performance skills.	LO2, LO4
4	Development and resolution of ideas in performance.	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Critical Reviews

Task Description:

You will write two 500-word reviews of a professional theatre production selected by the Unit Coordinator and one other production of your choice.

Task Length:

2 X 500 words = 1000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse a theatre production.	LO1
2	Identify disciplinary traditions and industry practices.	LO1, LO2
3	Communicate according to industry standards, in a professional writing style, using correct referencing.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.