COM521 Drama and Theatre of Celebration (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
An examination of the principles of outdoor performance, event, specific drama, parade design, construction, marshalling, and enactment will be made. An inquiry into the unique character of event and site-specific audiences will examine the role of dialogue in research and devising contexts. Theoretical viewpoints will be analysed, synthesised and evaluated with a view to expanding existing models of cultural performance participation. Design principles and practices of scaling and animating giant image construction will be explored. A design portfolio will document coursework and an annotated bibliography will research international perspectives on image development, use of music and site specific drama.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: COM521
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Admission to Master of Arts (Communication - Cultural Performance). Students who have successfully completed EDC501 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- analyse the principles of outdoor performance and site specific drama
- design three times human scale parade and carnival images
- explain and apply the principles of parade design and marshalling
- develop and practice strolling musical bands using percussion and melody
- design site specific theatre of image events
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- site specific drama and theatre of celebration - techniques and design principles of large scale, articulated and mobile image making - parade design and construction from small to large scale - parade marshalling and site specific set dressing - principles of strolling band design and operation using percussion and melodies from different cultures and through generating new rhythms - Street Theatre and Celebratory Performance
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.