Theatre & Perf Studies (Ext) - THSTB24053
Stream Summary
Faculty: ARTSC - Faculty of Arts&Social Science
School: School of the Arts and Media
Contact: sam@unsw.edu.au
Program: 4053 - Arts / Education (Secondary)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Minor)
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Stream Outline
THIS STREAM IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016.
The Theatre and Performance Studies extended minor stream will enable you to engage with a range of performance modes – theatrical and cultural, European and Australasian, contemporary and historical, text and non-text based, low and high culture – and to experience a combination of both practice-based and concept-driven learning. As a Theatre and Performance Studies student you will be equipped with the skills to analyse, interpret or work with a variety of performance forms. The extended minor stream’s contemporary focus explores experimental arts practices. Its historical orientation focuses on skills in playtext and genre analysis as well as on national theatre traditions and canon formation. Offerings in creative practice focus on skills development and include opportunities to study interdisciplinary collaboration, professional production, script-writing and solo performance. The stream also offers internships and arts reviewing courses which emphasise links to Sydney-based production companies, venues and publishing networks.
The Theatre and Performance Studies extended minor stream will enable you to engage with a range of performance modes – theatrical and cultural, European and Australasian, contemporary and historical, text and non-text based, low and high culture – and to experience a combination of both practice-based and concept-driven learning. As a Theatre and Performance Studies student you will be equipped with the skills to analyse, interpret or work with a variety of performance forms. The extended minor stream’s contemporary focus explores experimental arts practices. Its historical orientation focuses on skills in playtext and genre analysis as well as on national theatre traditions and canon formation. Offerings in creative practice focus on skills development and include opportunities to study interdisciplinary collaboration, professional production, script-writing and solo performance. The stream also offers internships and arts reviewing courses which emphasise links to Sydney-based production companies, venues and publishing networks.
Stream Structure
If you wish to gain an extended minor stream in Theatre and Performance Studies you must complete 36 units of credit including 12 UOC at Level 1, 12 UOC at Level 2 including the core course and 12 UOC at Level 3.
The NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) teaching specialisation requirements in Drama include theory, performance and production. Students must complete one of the following:
The NSW Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards NSW (BOSTES) teaching specialisation requirements in Drama include theory, performance and production. Students must complete one of the following:
- ARTS2122 Performance Production (6 UOC)
- ARTS3123 Solo Performance (6 UOC)
- ARTS3124 Collaborative Making (6 UOC)
Level 1
You must complete the following Level 1 core courses:
- ARTS1120 Experiencing Theatre (6 UOC)
- ARTS1121 The Life of Performance (6 UOC)
Level 2
You must complete the following Level 2 core course:
And 6 UOC from the following:
- ARTS2120 Writing for Performance (6 UOC)
- ARTS2122 Performance Production (6 UOC)
- ARTS2123 Musicals, Dance & Pop Culture (6 UOC)
- ARTS2125 Acting and Performing (6 UOC)
- ARTS2126 Reviewing the Arts (6 UOC)
- ARTS2127 Great Plays (6 UOC)
- ARTS2128 Art, Activism, Publics (6 UOC)
Level 3
You must complete 12 UOC from the following:
- ARTS3013 Performing Arts Internships (6 UOC)
- ARTS3122 Program and Repertoire (6 UOC)
- ARTS3123 Solo Performance (6 UOC)
- ARTS3124 Collaborative Making (6 UOC)
- ARTS3125 Multimedia Performance (6 UOC)
- ARTS3130 Choreography and the Arts (6 UOC)
- ARTS3131 Playing Australia (6 UOC)
- ARTS3132 Based on a True Story (6 UOC)
