THM208 Devised Performance (16)
Abstract| A survey of carnivalesque literature and imagery is conducted to define differences and similarities between instances of antique rustic theatre and the creation of contemporary celebratory cultural performance events. Theatre-makers develop their parading and circus skills while studying Australian and international trends in contemporary circus, new vaudeville and special event performance. Strategies for researching and developing theme-specific performance initiatives are applied as theatricalised cultural interventions amongst popular audiences in local public settings. All devise and rehearse multiple performances that are researched and designed for site-specific popular audiences. Each participant assumes responsibility for all aspects of technical production for each performance. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Session 2 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THM208
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 information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| Two sessions | HD/FL | School of Communication and Creative Industries |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Theatre/Media)
Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media) |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to create, plan and produce devised performances for public audiences
- be able to apply and evaluate theories of creative processes
- be able to develop a training practice for performance preparation
- be able to apply story structure and characterisation using improvisation and task-based devising
- be able to analyse and apply strategies for collaboration and problem-solving in a creative context
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Theories of creative processes
- Introduction to devised traditions from the carnivalesque, mumming to vaudeville, new circus and site-specific devised performance
- How to use theatre as a tool for social commentary
- Story structure, play, improvisation and task-based devising for character
- Introducing Circus-in-education as a tool to develop communication, confidence and creativity
- Apply and evaluate performance processes including ensemble training, rehearsal, production skills and planning for public performances
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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.
