760-420 Performance Project

Formerly available as 760-319. Students who have completed 760-319 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. A quota of 40 students per class applies.

Usually 25 points of second-year theatre studies.

This subject explores the theory/practice interface in the context of a performance project. The project will be research-based and culminate in a public performance followed by a piece of written documentation. There may be one large project/performance or a number of smaller ones. The project/s will be staff directed or supervised and will normally be proposed by the director. Students usually take acting, non-acting (production) and/or dramaturgical roles.

• access a broad range of resource material, including traditional text and electronic material;

• demonstrate advanced communication skills;

• work successfully with peers;

• demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex structural and organisational concepts.

Participation in the preparation, dramaturgy and performance of the project 70% (to be performed in week 12 of semester); production of a casebook which documents the performance process, and analyses aspects of the production 30%, (due one week after the end of semester). Assessment is equivalent to 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year. Regular attendance and participation in workshops is mandatory. There is a hurdle requirement of a minimum 80% attendance.