Courses & Units
Performance Skills 1 FPB130
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit is a practical exploration of the body and voice in contemporary performance. Students will engage with foundational methods of working with voice and body, and will learn safe working practices for vocal and physical work. Students will investigate the potential of body and voice in a range of performance spaces and situations. The unit will culminate in the creation of collaborative site-specific works, which showcase the embodied knowledges developed over the semester.
Summary
Unit name | Performance Skills 1 |
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Unit code | FPB130 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
Discipline | Theatre |
Coordinator | Doctor Jane Woollard |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Introductory |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of voice and body in contemporary performance.
- demonstrate basic performance skills of vocal production and physical dexterity.
- analyse how the voice and body are utilised to interact with space and communicate with an audience.
- apply contemporary performance making theory and practices to extend your creative practice.
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 |
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100103 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
- 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
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Assessment | Report (20%)|Presentation (20%)|Live performance (30%)|Live performance (30%) |
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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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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