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Theatre Production - DANC2002
Dancers

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of English, Media and Performing Arts
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: DANC1002 or THST1101 or THFI1002 or DANC1103 or FILM1101 or PFST1103
 
 
Excluded: PFST2002
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Addresses the question of how theatre and dance are presented and produced, provides the comprehensive theoretical basis involved in staging a production, along with practical experience in selected areas of production.

Note: Students should be aware that this course involves at least 20-30 extra hours of production time. This includes some weekday timeslots, and up to 5 evenings. Please check with the Staff Contact for exact dates and times.


Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this course successfully should be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the organisational and technical requirements of staging a theatre production
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the artistic and design elements central to the staging of a theatre production
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theatre production elements: lighting, sound, costume, production and stage management, programming and publicity
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill through practical involvement in a theatrical production.

Assessment

  • Performance analysis (1000-1500 words) - 20%
  • Elective project (lighting or sound design) - 40%
  • Production task, report and log book - 40%

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