Unit Outline

In this unit we explore the creation of meaning through the interactions a performer makes with other performers, sites, objects, texts, and contexts. A key focus is building sustained dramatic performance, using effective storytelling to convey ideas and communicate affect through interactions. You will work towards a public showing of studies and scenes based on selected narratives from canonical sources and other texts. You will study the elements of drama and dramatic composition, exploring them through rehearsals, workshops and practical excercises. You will develop key skills required of a performer: spatial and physical awareness, emotional expressiveness and vocal control, critical thinking and interpretation. Most importantly, this unit emphasises working in an ensemble, collaborating respectfully and constructively.

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	Work collaboratively, constructively and respectfully as part of an ensemble.
2	Interact as a performer with peers, sites, and objects to convey dramatic narrative.
3	Identify and analyse dramatic structures for performance.
4	Interpret and contextualise canonical narratives in relation to site and audience.

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:	Task 1: Peer evaluation	See the MyLO site for the due date	10 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Task 3: Individual class presentation	See the MyLO site for the due date	25 %	LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Task 2: Pebblepad portfolio including video, images and text	Week 5	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Task 4: Presentation of a scene, as part of a group.	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Task 1: Peer evaluation

Task Description:

2 brief comments in response to peer submissions on PebblePad (AT 1 and 2), using a provided rubric and written constructive comments identifying areas for improvement and/or further development.

Due Weeks 9-10

Task Length:

300 words total plus completed rubrics

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate peer PebblePad project	LO3
2	Formulate constructive feedback	LO1
3	Critique peer PebblePad project in relation to dramatic narrative	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Task 3: Individual class presentation

Task Description:

Study of a dramatic narrative: the source, dramatic structure, and variations and influential interpretations of this narrative.

Due Weeks 7-8

Task Length:

3 minute class talk with no more than 3 digital slides (unassessed, formative), 750 word analysis submitted to PebblePad.

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research and summarise influences, practice and theory	LO3, LO4
2	Identify sources, analyse and interpret dramatic structure	LO4
3	Interpret information for an audience	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 3: Task 2: Pebblepad portfolio including video, images and text

Task Description:

Responding to a set of prompts, explore dramatic relationships with an object or series of objects. You will document these explorations through a series of digital recordings, over three weeks, and in the fourth week, organise your recordings into a portfolio to demonstrate progressive experimentation, and reflect on your process and findings. This task is an exploration through practice, and focuses on developing skills, rather than final product.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply a range of activities and strategies in practice	LO1, LO2
2	Develop a dramatic relationship with site, object or person	LO2, LO4
3	Integrate physical, vocal and expressive skills	LO2
4	Create a portfolio showing progression	LO3
5	Experiment with theatrical elements	LO3, LO4

Assessment Task 4: Task 4: Presentation of a scene, as part of a group.

Task Description:

n/a

Task Length:

6-8 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collaborate with peers throughout development and rehearsal.	LO1, LO2
2	Prepare a performance.	LO1, LO3
3	Explore through practice the themes in the performance text.	LO4
4	Develop performance skills.	LO1
5	Evidence of effective time management, preparation and rehearsal outside class time.	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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.