ACT320 Theatre and Television Projects 1 (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Performing Arts (PEART)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Students will learn to apply, through performance, high level of acting skills, and will apply rigorous standards of professional-standard television and theatre practice on projects as approved by the course coordinator
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ACT320
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrolment restrictions:
Only for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Acting for Screen and Stage)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate advanced skills in auditions, screen tests, script analysis, character development, blocking and business, hitting marks and microphone technique
- be able to demonstrate the capacity to perform effectively in different types of theatre configuration; for example, proscenium, thrust, in-the-round, traverse and environmental, employing performance and stagecraft skills appropriate to the venue
- be able to demonstrate the capacity to perform effectively in different types of television production environments; for example, studio, indoor and outdoor locations
- be able to demonstrate professional behaviour in stage and screen auditions, rehearsals and performances
- be able to work effectively within a stage or screen production schedule, especially with regard to learning lines and blocking
- be able to work effectively with stage and television directors, stage managers, floor managers and crews
- be able to maintain quality, continuity and energy of performance throughout a theatre performance season or television production
- be able to critically reflect on the learning outcomes of auditions, rehearsals and performances
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- advanced skills in auditions, screen tests, script analysis, character development, blocking and business, hitting marks and microphone technique - working effectively in different types of theatre configuration, for example, proscenium, thrust, in-the-round, traverse and environmental - working effectively in different types of television production environments; for example, studio, indoor and outdoor locations - professional behaviour in stage and screen auditions, rehearsals and performances - working effectively within a stage or screen production schedule, especially with regard to learning lines and blocking - professional stagecraft skills - maintaining quality, continuity and energy of performance throughout a theatre performance season or television production - critical reflection on learning outcomes of auditions, rehearsals and performances - develop warm-up techniques
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.