Unit Outline

Directed Theatre Project is dedicated to the development, rehearsal and presentation of a complete theatre production and builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in FPB316 Experimental Production 1 and FPB317 Global Media and Cybertheatres. Classes are conducted as rehearsals and design development of a performance text or other source material selected and directed by the Unit Lecturer. The Unit Lecturer will lead the ensemble in the creation of a performance project which may incorporate interdisciplinary practice, networked media and innovative theatre and performance practices. You will contribute to performance, or production elements such as design, stage management or marketing to realise the production, and will participate in analysis of, and discussion about, the performance text or source material . You will have the opportunity to work alongside, shadow or observe professional partners who will be engaged to support realising a theatre production to industry standards. You will apply your skills in leadership, collaboration and critical thinking to contribute to the creation of a public performance.

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	Apply advanced performance, design or production skills with autonomy and inventiveness.
2	Create character, design elements, or production procedures through rehearsal and production processes to develop a theatrical production for a public audience.
3	Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully with peers and staff through workshops, rehearsal and production.
4	Employ industry standards and practices

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	FPB316 & FPB317 or FPB132

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-Development and rehearsal process	Week 4	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Work in progress presentation with documentation of process	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Performance and Production for a public audience	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Professional Portfolio	Week 14	20 %	LO1, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Work in Progress-Development and rehearsal process

Task Description:

Development and rehearsal process: Performance or Production Skills

Task Length:

N/A

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collaborate and engage with peers, staff and director throughout development and rehearsal.	LO3
2	Show effective time management and iterative preparation of draft concepts.	LO1, LO2
3	Create solutions to support the directorial concept of the production.	LO1, LO2
4	Apply advanced performance, technical or production skills.	LO1, LO4

Assessment Task 2: Work in progress presentation with documentation of process

Task Description:

Work-in-progress presentation with documentation of process. You will outline your research and investigation of the performance text or source material and describe how this has informed your work in the production. The journal or portfolio will describe your iterative practice in the creative process to date.

Task Length:

PowerPoint 4–6 images and Speaking notes 1000 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and interpret source material in a critical way	LO2
2	Generate creative and responsive theatre- making strategies and experiments.	LO1, LO2
3	Present rehearsal journal or production portfolio.	LO2, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Performance and Production for a public audience

Task Description:

You will contribute to the realisation of a theatrical production: as performer, designer and as part of a production team. You will work collaboratively and safely as part of a production crew or performance ensemble to present at least three performances of the production to a public audience.

Due in Week 13 - Launceston
Due in Week 14 - Hobart

Task Length:

Production week and 3 X 3-hour performance

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collaboration with peers, director and university staff throughout technical rehearsals and performance.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Develop and present a performance, design or production role within a theatrical production.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Realise a production role through effective time management, fulfillment of deadlines and communication.	LO1, LO4
4	Produce a rigorous and consistent creative output for the performance season	LO1

Assessment Task 4: Professional Portfolio

Task Description:

You will create a portfolio including headshots, biography, resume, production images and/or video and sound files, to represent your work in an industry context. The portfolio could take the form of a website or PDF document.

Task Length:

1000 words and images

Due Date:

Week 14

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Communicate through the presentation of text, images and other media.	LO1, LO4
2	Apply knowledge of industry standards and skills	LO4
3	Summarise personal and discipline knowledge in relation to industry pathways.	LO1, LO4

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.