James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

TH3963:06

Theatre Practice 3B

Townsville

Prerequisites: TH3953
Inadmissable Subject Combination: TH1102 TH2101 TH3102

240 hours workshops. Second semester.

Available to BT students only.

Students will undertake modules in either Acting or Production.

Acting

Students focus their work in two public performances. Each performance will have a guest director who works with students in a rehearsal period lasting several weeks.

Production

Students undertake secondment with a professional company or venue. Length and appropriateness to be negotiated with course coordinator.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop models for learning which mirror professional practice in order that students may prepare either for entry into the profession or for further study in the discipline.

Assessment by:

Acting

Two practical projects (rehearsal process 30%, performance skills 70%).

Production

Student’s written report (3,000 words) (50%); supervisor’s report (30%); weekly reports (20%).