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Hobart, Launceston

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Students must wear non-restrictive clothing and footwear.

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 2021

Unit name Performance Skills 1
Unit code FPB130
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Creative Arts and Media
Discipline Theatre
Coordinator

Dr. Jane Woollard
Teaching staff

Level Introductory
Available as student elective? Yes
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of voice and body in contemporary performance.
  2. Demonstrate basic performance skills of vocal production and physical dexterity.
  3. Analyse how the voice and body are utilised to interact with space and communicate with an audience.
  4. Apply contemporary performance making theory and practices to extend your creative practice.

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Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

3 hours per week for 13 weeks

Assessment

Task 1: Critical Review, 1-3 performances reviewed, 1500 words (20%)

Task 2: Class presentation (20%)

Task 3: Short Performance A (30%)

Task 4: Short Performance B (30%)

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