James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

TH3953:06

Theatre Practice 3A

Townsville

HECS Band 1

240 hours workshops. Semester 1.

Available to BT students only.

Students will undertake modules in either Acting or Production.

Acting

Students focus their work in two public performances. One performance will be a work in progress of students’ audition pieces that will be used to showcase their skills to agents within the arts industry.

Production

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

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%).