Key facts
UNE unit code: THEA305
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
The world of theatre and performance is ever evolving. Global events provide bold new opportunities for theatrical expression. Throughout your career as a creative artist you are sure to be involved in a range of projects for audiences, both large and small.
In this unit you will work on a major creative project, which could involve acting, writing, directing, design and/or producing a new work. You may choose to work on this project independently, develop or stage the project as part of the non-mandatory intensive school, participate in the on-campus Major Production, or take a leadership role in a community production or event. Whichever option you choose, you will develop technical, dramaturgical and creative practice skills and demonstrate how you work collaboratively with others. You will make connections between the theory and practice of theatre-making and hone your ability to communicate these ideas effectively.
To ensure the creative project is appropriate to meet the learning outcomes, students must apply to the unit coordinator for permission to enrol at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the Trimester.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2024 | 17 August 2024 | 4 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | Held with THEA111 Intensive School. Starts 10am on the first day. Finishes at 4pm on the final day. The full timetable for the school will be distributed at the first session. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
This is a repeatable unit. However, the unit cannot be undertaken more than once in any one teaching period, and is subject to unit coordinator approval.
To ensure that the project is appropriate to meet the learning outcomes, students must apply to the unit coordinator for permission to enrol at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the Trimester.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate technical, creative and/or production skills as part of a production, community event or an independent creative work;
- critically analyse and apply advanced theatre, performance and/or other creative practice methodologies;
- collaborate effectively with others within broad parameters and demonstrate responsibility for personal and/or team outputs;
- evaluate the connection between theory and apply advanced level independent thinking to specialised research and analysis; and
- communicate concepts effectively in written, oral, creative and/or performance forms.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Rationale | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Rationale for creative project; and either script analysis (directing projects) or script treatment (scriptwriting projects). No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2: Research Task | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Dramaturgy/Research in preparation for the creative work. No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3: Major Creative Work | Yes | 50% | All offerings | No. Words: 2500 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 4: Evaluation | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Written evaluation and reflection on project. No. Words: 500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Please consult coordinator
Text refers to: All offerings
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