DRAMA 302

Performance Skills

Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for DRAMA 302.

Description

This course provides classes in training for performance. Typically the areas covered will be: improvisation and impulse; voice and vocal technique; movement and acrobatic technique; acting analysis and action study. A lot is covered in one semester and the momentum of the course is strong. Classes involve full and active participation and attendance is vital and part of assessment. The classes are taught by a range of tutors from inside the University and from the theatre community and profession. Students are expected to keep a workbook, which is a journal of work done and a record of progress and process. The course ends with an assessed solo performance by each student.

Class limits information for 2016: Enrolment is limited to 25 students, with selection based on: First priority: students with a Drama major ranked by grade in Drama 204 and GPA in best 30pts passed at Stage II. Second priority to Drama minors ranked by grade in Drama 204 and GPA in best 30pts passed at Stage II. Third priority: other students ranked by grade in DRAMA 204 and GPA in best 30pts passed at Stage II. Fourth priority: non-Drama Majors ranked by grade in Drama-related courses. Fifth priority: students with other demonstrable experience in the dramatic arts.

Availability 2016

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

DRAMA 302: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II and approval of Academic Head or nominee

Restrictions

DRAMA 719