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COM525 Drama and Theatre of Celebration (16)
AbstractIn this subject an examination of the design principles of outdoor performance, event specific drama, parade 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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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: COM525
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictionsAdmission to Master of Arts (Communication - Cultural Performance) or
Grad Cert in Cultural Event Management
Grad Dip of Cultural Event Management
Students who have successfully completed EDC501 are not eligible to enrol in this subject |
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COM521 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to analyse the principles of outdoor performance and site specific drama - be able to design three times human scale parade and carnival images - be able to explain and apply the principles of parade design and marshalling - be able to develop and rehearse strolling musical bands using percussion and melody - be able to design site specific theatre of image events. |
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SyllabusThe 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. |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.