THM209 Devised Performance 2 (8)

This subject allows theatre-makers to develop their skills in integrated performance and production roles in traditional theatre settings. They plan and undertake specific roles within performances devised by multiple cohorts of students. Strategies for researching, developing and reflecting upon theme-specific performance and production initiatives are examined. 

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is available to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Theatre Media course and the Bachelor of Communication (Theatre Media) course
This subject is not available to students who have completed subject THM208

Assumed Knowledge

THM109 and THM110

Subject Relationships

THM208 This subject replaces the second half of THM208.
THM201 This subject is designed to complement THM201.

Incompatible Subjects

THM208

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to participate in the production of multiple theatre performances for public audiences;
  • be able to reflect upon collaborative creative processes;
  • be able to facilitate group discussions and activities with special reference to story structure and character improvisation and task-based devising;
  • be able to evaluate, analyse and facilitate theatre-making processes and theory; and
  • be able to deploy digital technology within professional theatre-making;

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Collaboration in creative practice
  • Understanding production roles and processes
  • Auto-ethnographic reflective practice and portfolio development
  • The role of technology in theatre
  • Basic principles of audience development and engagement

Special Resources

This subject requires access to the authentic learning spaces available through the School of Communication and Creative Industries at Bathurst campus. These include the Ponton Theatre and the production building 1454.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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