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Experimental Production unit (FPB316)

Introduction

In this unit you will undertake small exploratory performance-based projects through a laboratory-style experience. You will investigate various skills and strategies essential to realise identified projects collaboratively or individually fora public audience. You will critically reflect on your experience. Experimental Production explores the development of devised ensemble performance through research and engagement with community, location or a given theme. You will use a range of performance making methods, including production skills, scenography, video, sound/music design, performance or writing, to create an original performance, collaborating with peers and guided by staff direction

Summary

Unit name Experimental Production
Unit code FPB316
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Creative and Performing Arts
Discipline Theatre
Coordinator Doctor Asher Warren
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Use strategies of performance making to devise creative work.
  • Analyse and interpret the interdisciplinary, social, cultural and ethical contexts of source material.
  • Realise a performance through performance, production or technical role.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with peers and community partners.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus (Hobart and Launceston)

Weekly face to face workshops 2 x 2hrs (4 hours total)

In addition: Self-directed learning (2-3 hrs), Self-directed rehearsal (3-4 hrs), (10 hours total weekly).

AssessmentReflective essay (20%)|Report from performance groups on research process (20%)|Work in progress showing and critique (20%)|Performance and Production role (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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