James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

TH3954:03

Theatre Studio 3A

Townsville

HECS Band 1

120 hours workshops. Semester 1.

Available to BT students only.

Students will undertake modules in either Acting or Production.

Acting

Vocal modules — vocal hygiene, vocal fitness in rehearsal, vocal stamina in performance.

Movement and related theatre skills — students undertake two modules which may include makeup, fencing, ballroom dancing, combat fighting, tap dancing, jazz dancing, singing.

Production

Students undertake secondment with professional companies or venues. 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 for entry into the profession or for further study in the discipline.

Assessment by:

Acting

Voice: voice journal (10%), vocal analysis essay (15%) vocal rehearsal techniques (10%); performance (15%).

Movement: process work (25%); performance project (25%)

Production

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