THM108 Principles of Theatre/Media (16)
CSU Discipline Area: Communication (COMUN)
Duration: Two sessions
Abstract:
This subject gives a practical and critical analysis of the principles and techniques of staging contemporary live performance and mediated performance. It focuses on the how stories can be transformed into new scenarios, and new plotlines that demonstrate a developed understanding of dramatic structure for both live performance and mediated transmission. This subject examines the conceptual, logistic, financial, and communicative aspects of managing production processes from concept development through to project completion. Participants are introduced to safe work practices in technical production for theatre and special events, and work as assistants to a production manager, a director, or in lighting, sound or costume design, within productions associated with THM309.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Internal | Bathurst | Session 2 |
| Internal | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THM108
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Theatre/Media)
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to identify the principles of theatre-making and mediated image storymaking.
- be able to analyse mediated and unmediated text for representation.
- be able to present a story dramatically, create a plot from a story, and turn a plot into a scenario.
- be able to create dramatic narratives, and non-narrative mediated events, from scenarios.
- be able to analyse scenarios in contemporary mediated image-making terms: advertisements, computer games, rock clips, plays.
- be able to contribute as an effective collaborator in live event production processes from concept development through to project acquittals and completion.
- be able to demonstrate mastery in the use of software applications used to communicate production agendas.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of production roles and their particular responsibilities, especially as these relate live theatre and special events.
- be able to articulate the best work practices that enhance the likely success of collaborative work.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- storytelling and dramatised storytelling. - text analysis (advertisements, computer games, rock clips, plays). - principles of mediated image making. - examination of a variety of theatre-making practices. - story and plot construction. - making plot into scenario. - scenario into performance into mediated image. - students are taken through workshop sessions to ensure their familiarity with computerised lighting rigs, sound and vision mixers, and the particular requirements of the production. - Safe handling and use of studio lighting and audio equipment. - Planning for live theatre and special event productions. - Budgeting and scheduling. - Audience research and product marketing. - Group communication. - Use of relevant integrated software and web design applications for internal and external communication concerned with theatre/media production practices.
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.