COM523 Site-Specific Cultural Performance (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
An examination of community based site specific cultural performance. The use of action research will lead to the design of an event for a specific nominated site and audience. It will include a literature search, an analysis of similar events, statements of intent, an articulation of the philosophy behind the artistic design, defined and illustrated operational principles of crowd control, an action plan, budget, a detailed production schedule and recommendations for the community. It will be presented as a feasibility study for the conduct of the proposed event, which if approved would be caried out.
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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: COM523
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Enrolment restrictions:
Admission to Master of Arts (Communication - Cultural Performance). Student who have successfully completed EDC502 are not eligible to enrol in this subject
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- implement community based theatre of celebration projects
- analyse the activation of specific-event audiences, their participation and positioning within the community environment
- critically examine the principles of outdoor performance, site design, site decoration and scheduling with an educational framework
- negotiate a site-specific event brief with a potential client
- develop a series of site specific event programs
- engage in an action research trial of a cultural dramatic event
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- student will map different sites for access, power, safety, crowd control, transport - private and public, security, event placements, performance areas, audience site lines and comfort, amenities, water - students will research the historical and cultural significance of the site through interview, observation and literature - students will discuss and research the vision of the site's custodian/s for the site - students will develop initial design proposals which will be negotiated and developed as a project - an action research project will be carried out in a school with Department of Education and Training approval
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.