Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit introduces you to foundational methods and traditions of movement for the performer. You will learn how to identify your own habits of movement and physical awareness, and test ways your movement practice might evolve through analysing and applying influential movement methodologies and techniques. This unit enables you to reflect on the process of more efficient and flexible movement practices, and to consider how movement practices can enable physical adaptability and sensitivity in performance. You will explore how voice and body are connected through breath, as well as exercises for muscular release and increased kinaesthetic awareness. The unit involves gentle and sustained physical exercises, improvisation, the activation of imagination and play, and the creation of original solo and ensemble non-verbal performance pieces.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Movement for Performers |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FPB144 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Theatre |
| Coordinator | Dr Jane Woollard |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Apply foundational movement skills with imagination and expressiveness.
- Generate movement work through collaboration with others.
- Use oral, visual and written modes of communication to describe and explain artistic practice.
- Discuss disciplinary traditions and industry practices in the field of movement for performers.
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly workshop (3 hours) |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Short performance A, 5 minutes (30%) Task 2: Short performance B, 5-10 minutes (30%) Task 3: Reflective essay, 1000 words, 500 word equivalent visual/video content (20%) Task 4: Individual class presentation, 5 minutes & powerpoint presentation (20%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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