THM208 Devised Performance (16)

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.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

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

Two sessions

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Arts (Communication - Theatre/Media)

Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media)

Assumed Knowledge
THM108

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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

Syllabus

This 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

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of THM208 in Session 1 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Site-specific celebratory event
15
2
Mumming performances role
20
3
2nd year show role
20
4
Sprung festival role
20
5
Eportfolio - documenting critical engagement
25
6
Work experience

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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