Performing Arts Practice 2A (PT)

This subject is not offered in 2014.

150 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject should build on the basic skills developed in Performing Arts Practice 1. Progressing on from introduction and foundation studies, students will be introduced to the team roles working on a variety of production in a variety of positions.

On completion of this subject students should have demonstrated knowledge of:

• How to work on a theatrical production within the Performance Technology major.
• How to apply their skills in a professional capacity as a member of a production crew

Active Project Participation (10%)
Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day.

Project Role (50%) Practical assignment on an allocated role as a Lighting, Audio or Vision Switching Operator supporting a performance project. (2000 words or equivalent)

Essay 1000 words (20%)

Self Assessment and Activity Diary (20%) A self reflective written paper at the conclusion of the assignment and a written journal recording the processes. (800 words or equivalent)

Peer Assessment (10%) Complete all forms to the informed standard. (200 words or equivalent)

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completing this subject students should have:

• time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
• demonstrated capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrated practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• contributed to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders.