| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit requires advanced study of theatre practice from the point of view of the director.
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Communication Skills
All the assessment tasks will require students to communicate their ideas to their teachers and peers in either oral or written form. They are assessed on how effectively they communicate ideas and proposals to specific 'audiences'.
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Global Perspectives
The directors studied and the methods of direction that are demonstrated in this unit are drawn from a number of cultures. Students are encouraged to experiment with some of the techniques of directors from Russia, Asia, Canada, Germany, France, Australia and the UK.
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Information Literacy
Projects within the unit require students to research primary and secondary sources. Students access information on contemporary directors from print-based research sources and the internet. Students are required to deliver their seminar papers as Power Point presentations.
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Life-Long Learning
To study the role of the director of theatre is to come into contact with the methodologies and work practices of professionals within the theatre industry. Students are exposed to 'models' of work. Seminar presentations require students to deliver information or production proposals as if they were speaking to those in the profession. They are tutored in and assessed on their ability to present their ideas with clarity and confidence.
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Problem Solving
Two of the directing exercises require students to consider a synthesis of theatre with other art forms (music and visual arts) They are set the problem of considering the logistical demands/requirements of various theatre spaces and different audiences. The nature of bringing ideas to an audience is synonymous with problem solving. It is a critical issue in the theatre if the audience is not 'held' by the performance. This situation leads to conceptualising a problem and formulating a range of solutions. Students will be tutored in problem solving and will practise it in every class.
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Social Responsibility
Considering what goes on the stage and who might receive it is a central concern to students doing this unit. At all times they are engaged in tasks that call for ethical action and social responsibility. They are responsible for creating and guiding teams of people toward the idea of full production of their work for a general public audience.
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Team Work
Students study models of teamwork within theatre company structures (specifically the director's relationship with other theatre personnel); they are tutored in good teamwork practice; they practise it in the directing exercises where they are required to work within a team that includes actors and technical crew; they are assessed on their ability to create effective teams and work collaboratively to achieve common goals.
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