Directed Theatre Project unit (FPB325)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Directed Theatre Project is dedicated to the development, rehearsal and presentation of a complete theatre production and builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in FPB316 Experimental Production 1 and FPB317 Global Media and Cybertheatres. Classes are conducted as rehearsals and design development of a performance text or other source material selected and directed by the Unit Lecturer. The Unit Lecturer will lead the ensemble in the creation of a performance project which may incorporate interdisciplinary practice, networked media and innovative theatre and performance practices. You will contribute to performance, or production elements such as design, stage management or marketing to realise the production, and will participate in analysis of, and discussion about, the performance text or source material. You will have the opportunity to work alongside, shadow or observe professional partners who will be engaged to support realising a theatre production to industry standards. You will apply your skills in leadership, collaboration and critical thinking to contribute to the creation of a public performance.

 

 

 

Summary

Unit name	Directed Theatre Project
Unit code	FPB325
Credit points	25
College/School	Arts and Society Creative and Performing Arts
Discipline	Theatre
Coordinator	Doctor Jane Woollard
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Apply advanced performance, design or production skills with autonomy and inventiveness.
• Create character, design elements, or production procedures through rehearsal and production processes to develop a theatrical production for a public audience.
• Work collaboratively, constructively, and respectfully with peers and staff through workshops, rehearsal and production.
• Employ industry standards and practices

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
100103	$2,384.00	$2,041.00	not applicable	$5,944.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

FPB316 & FPB317 or FPB132

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Performers: Week 1-8 - 2 X 2hour workshop & Week 9 -13 2 X 3-hour workshop Production team: Week 1 -13 1 X 2-hour workshop All students Production week: 25–30 hours
Assessment	Professional Portfolio (20%)|Work in Progress-Development and rehearsal process (20%)|Performance and Production for a public audience (30%)|Work in progress presentation with documentation of process (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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