thtr2001 acting semester 2, 2021

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Unit study package code: THTR2001

Mode of study: Internal

Tuition pattern summary: Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section.

Seminar: 1 x 3 Hours Weekly

This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value: 25.0

Pre-requisite units: Nil

Co-requisite units: Nil

Anti-requisite units: Nil

Result type: Grade/Mark

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Unit coordinator: Title: DrName: Helen TrenosPhone: 9266 4618Email: [email protected]: Building: 208 - Room: 404Consultation times: By Appointment

Teaching Staff: Name: Helen Trenos Phone: 9266 4618Email: [email protected]: Building: 208 - Room: 404

Administrative contact: Name: MCASI Teaching Support TeamPhone: 08 9266 7598Email: [email protected]: Building: 208 - Room: 414

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)

Unit Outline

THTR2001 Acting Semester 2, 2021

Faculty of Humanities School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry

THTR2001 Acting Bentley Campus 19 Jul 2021 School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, Faculty of Humanities

Page: 1 of 18CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

The only authoritative version of this Unit Outline is to be found online in OASIS

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Syllabus This unit examines the major influences on contemporary western performance relating to acting for the stage. A consideration of the approaches of key acting theorists and how they can be applied in practice will also be undertaken.

Introduction Building on the fundamentals of acting covered in the 1st year Theatre Arts unit Acting Fundamentals, this unit examines various techniques that student actors can employ to develop their own personal approach to a role and their development as an actor. The semester commences with an examination of acting teacher/director Konstantin Stanislavski to the plays of Anton Chekhov and Henrik Ibsen. Through a series of seminars and readings you will employ a practice as research methodology to examine many of Stanislavski's discoveries and the approaches of those who followed, including his student Michael Chekhov and those from the American ‘method’ tradition with a particular emphasis on the differing approaches of Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler and Sanford Meisner. It also includes the contemporary approaches of David Zinder and Phillip Zarrilli.

This unit is a cumulative learning experience: each class builds on the one before and work towards group assessments is assessed. Accordingly, attendance at each tutorial is strongly encouraged in order to ensure you do not disadvantage your assessment team. In addition, group work in this unit will require you to meet outside of class time.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study. These inform an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and capabilities which employers would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the Graduate Capabilities through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes.

Your course has been designed so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Capabilities through the assurance of learning processes in each unit.

Curtin's Graduate Capabilities

Learning Activities

On successful completion of this unit students can: Graduate Capabilities addressed

1 Analyse key acting techniques and apply them in performance

2 Analyse the ongoing influences of key practitioners in contemporary theatrical performance

3 Individually and collaboratively research and analyse the theories of key performance practitioners

Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts

Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial

Effective communicators with digital competency

Globally engaged and responsive

Culturally competent to engage respectfully with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures

Industry connected and career capable

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This unit is best approached as a laboratory exploring approaches to acting.

In classes you will examine a variety of approaches and be given the opportunity to test their effectiveness in order to ultimately arrive at an understanding of which work best for you. Your tutor will guide you to an understanding of these approaches both theoretically and experientially through master classes and practical workshops. You will reflect on and notate your findings in a Folio and apply them to your performances. You will conclude your investigation with an essay that synthesises your findings.

Theatre is a collaborative undertaking, non-attendance is an inconvenience to your classmates and accordingly regular, punctual and engaged attendance to all workshops is expected and will be required to effectively complete your assessments. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate an experiential engagement to the course content in each class.

A key component of the learning experience for this unit requires you to study the set readings in order to be able to discuss them weekly in class and review them in your Folio. Additionally, you are expected to spend time outside of class developing your scenes and preparing specific class activities set by your tutor for the following week's seminar. Workshops will consist of individual, pair and group work. Your final performance work will be included as part of the Hayman Theatre Arts Festival.

Finally, students will be given the opportunity to enrich their understanding of the course content by writing an academic essay analysing the application of the course work to practical performance outcomes, using a practice as research methodology.

Learning Resources Library Reading List

The Reading List for this unit can be accessed through Blackboard.

Essential texts

The required textbook(s) for this unit are:

l Week 2: Carnicke, S. M. (2010). The Knebel Technique: Active Analysis in Practice. In A. Hodge (Ed.), Actor Training (2nd ed., pp. 99-116). Routledge. Link.

(ISBN/ISSN: 9780203861370)

l Week 3: Chekhov, M. (1991). The Psychological Gesture. In M. Gordon (Ed.), On the Technique of Acting (pp. 58-94). Harper Perennial. Link.

(ISBN/ISSN: 9780062730374)

l Week 5: Morris, E. (2017). Anne Bogart and Tina Landau: A Horizontal Viewpoint. In E. Morris, Rhythm in Acting and Performance: Embodied Approaches and Understandings (pp. 121-136). Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. Link.

(ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-4725-8987-3)

l Week 9: Krasner, D. (2010). Strasberg, Adler and Meisner: Method Acting. In A. Hodge (Ed.), Actor Training (2nd ed., pp. 144-163). Routledge. Link.

(ISBN/ISSN: 9780203861370)

l Week 10: Shirley, D. (2010). ‘The reality of doing’: Meisner Technique and British Actor Training. Theatre, Dance and Performance Training, 1(2), 199-213. 10.1080/19443927.2010.505005. Link.

(ISBN/ISSN: 19443919)

l Week 11: Zarrilli, P. B. (2009). 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane. In P. B. Zarrilli, Psychophysical Acting: An Intercultural Approach after Stanislavski (pp. 188-198). Routledge.

(ISBN/ISSN: 9780415334587)

Other resources

To access the essential and recommended readings please click on the Reading List in the unit's Blackboard site.





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There are several resources available to you which will help you complete this unit.

1. Blackboard – Use your Oasis login to access the Blackboard website, the gateway to useful resources for this unit (oasis.curtin.edu.au).

2. Curtin Library – The access point to all library resources (library.curtin.edu.au).

Hayman Theatre Company

The Hayman Theatre Company costume and property store are available for Curtin Theatre Arts students who have specific costume requirements for their assignments and work on productions. Access can be organised through the Theatre Administrator (Leigh Brennan 9266 7026/ [email protected]) or the Production Coordinator (Stephen Carr 9266 2616/ [email protected]). You need to make an appointment 2 days in advance to access the Properties and Costume Store.

It is essential that all properties and costumes are sourced well in advance of performance dates. The properties store and wardrobe are inaccessible on the day of performances. Properties and wardrobe choices for scenework should be sourced and brought into the class prior to your scenework presentations in order to receive feedback from your tutor. There will be a couch, a table and 3 chairs available for your performances. Feel free to supply your own coverings in order to dress these up.

Assessment Assessment policy exemptions

l There are no exemptions to the assessment policy

Assessment schedule

*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and conditions.

Detailed information on assessment tasks

1.

Task Value % Date Due

Unit Learning

Outcome(s) Assessed

Late Assessments Accepted?*

Assessment Extensions

Considered?*

1

Folio 40% Week: Part One Week 8; Part Two Week 13 Day: Friday Time: 11.59pm

1,2,3 Yes Yes

2

Performance 40% Week: Part One Week 8; Part Two Week 13 & 14 Day: As per Program Calendar Time: As per Unit Scehdule

1,2,3 Yes Yes

3

Essay 20% Week: 15 Day: Monday 1 November Time: 11.59pm

2,3 Yes Yes





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1. Folio (40%) Your Folio details the research you undertake throughout the semester in your investigation into acting techniques and journey to arrive at your own working process. The work covered in your Folio will inform your performances for Assessment 2 and the findings in your Essay in Assessment 3. Your Folio will be submitted in two parts via Turnitin. Each part is worth 20%.

Part One Due Friday 17 September 11:59pm, via Turnitin.

Part Two Due Friday 22 October 11:59pm, via Turnitin.

Each submission of your folio will be assessed on:

l (10%) Literature Review (see details below); l (5%) Reflections on at least three classes/rehearsals of your scene, one being the Dress Rehearsal.

This should include photos or images to illustrate your meaning (see details below); l (5%) Overall clarity of the presentation of a unified investigation into your acting process.

Literature Review: While there are a number of recommended readings listed in the Reading List on Blackboard, you are required to review the 6 readings listed in the Program Calendar at the end of this Unit Outline: 3 entries in each Folio submission.

This review will enrich your understanding of the work covered in classes, inform your performances in Assessment 2, and give you a starting point in your research for the essay in Assessment 3. Each entry (approx. 200 words) must directly discuss the reading in relation to your development as an actor, to related class activities or whatever else you think is appropriate given the intention of the unit is to help you uncover a working method for yourself as an actor. For each entry consider the following in relation to the research topic for your essay:

l What do you take away from the text? What is it suggesting/advocating for? l What key points/phrases/quotes stuck out for you? Why? l How can you apply what it says to your acting, both more generally and specifically in your scene? l How does it remind you of anything you have done previously? l You are encouraged to refer to other readings on the same topic. l Ensure quotes are cited correctly and referenced to APA 7th ed.

These essential and suggested readings are chosen to help you come to a better understanding of your processes and ideas about acting. Your entries should help clarify your understanding. You are encouraged to reveal areas of the readings you find unclear or disagree with as well as those you find insightful and/or agree with.

Reflections on three classes/rehearsals of your scene:

l Describe the nature of the class exercise or rehearsal; l What acting challenge were you investigating through the process? l What worked for you or didn’t work for you? l What met your expectations or surprised you? l How did you adjust your approach to the activity in order to find more success? l What do you think you could do better?

Your reflection, under the above headings, on any one rehearsal/class exercise might include many iterations of the above process. With each iteration, you will make mindful discoveries about what works and doesn’t work, both for you as an actor more generally and in relation to your specific scene. You are encouraged to refer back to readings or theory. (Approx. 200 words per reflection)

The Folio is a work in progress.

As you explore the range of approaches to acting you should embrace the inconsistencies of how each in their own way inhibit or solve the challenges to great acting that you are investigating over the course of the unit. You are encouraged to continually reassess and redefine the acting challenge that you are investigating over the course of the semester. The entries in the Folio are exploratory, whereas your essay will be more conclusive.

Submit via Turnitin





Assessments must be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission point in this unit’s Blackboard.

One assessment submission point is provided and you may submit to this point only once. A Similarity report will be generated at the time of submission. Your submitted file will be marked.

If you believe you have submitted the incorrect file, please contact the Unit Coordinator for further instructions.

2. Performance (40%) Part One: (Chekhov/Ibsen) (20%) Due Week 8 in class

Working in groups of 2-3 you will rehearse and perform a scene from the plays of Henrik Ibsen or Anton Chekhov by employing the acting techniques covered throughout the unit. In addition to class work, these scenes will be further developed in external student‐driven rehearsals. You will be assessed on your ability to apply the acting techniques covered throughout the unit, both through your work in, and preparation for, in‐class rehearsals and in your performance.

Before attending rehearsals there is preparatory work that you need to do. This preparatory work is detailed in the Workbook Instruction Sheet handout that is posted in the Study Area on Blackboard. Before Week 3 you should have read your play and considered the questions posed in the Workbook Instruction Sheet. You should break your scene up into 'bits', and identify potential character objectives (tasks). You also need to consider the obstacles preventing your character acheiving their objectives and come up with actions that they might take to overcome these obstacles and achieve their objectives. You need to be able to discuss these and your character given circumstances with your tutor when working on your scene. You are also required to ensure you bring to class the actor's rehearsal kit as detailed under Additional Information in this outline.

For this assignment you will be assessed according to the following criteria:

5% Preparation: (Weeks 3-6)

l Lines Down by Week 6 AT THE LATEST l Consideration of Given Circumstances l Clear Consideration of Turning Points/Task l On the floor exploration of different choices and approaches to the role l Professionalism and Collaboration in Rehearsals

15% Dress Rehearsal and Performance: (Weeks 7 & 8)

l Costuming and Staging Considerations l Vocal Considerations l Physical Considerations l Entry Point l Inner Concentration l Outer Concentration l Ease l Urgency of Task l Through Action l Communion

Part Two: International texts post-Chekhov (20%) Due Week 13 (in class) & 14 (Hayman Theatre Arts Festival)

Working in groups of 2‐4 you will rehearse and perform a scene from selected international texts by employing the acting techniques covered throughout the unit. In addition to class work, these scenes will be further developed in external student‐driven rehearsals. You will be assessed on your ability to apply the acting techniques covered throughout the unit, both through your work in, and preparation for, in-class rehearsals and in your performance.

Considering the types of roles you find challenging, you are encouraged to form your own groups and suggest your own scenes for this assessment. If you choose this option you must supply the scene to your





tutor by Monday 13 September for consideration and approval. Before attending rehearsals there is preparatory work that you need to do. This preparatory work is detailed in the Workbook Instruction Sheet handout that is posted in the Study Area on Blackboard. Before Week 10 you should have read your play and considered the questions posed in the Workbook Instruction Sheet. You should break your scene up into 'bits', and identify potential character objectives (tasks). You also need to consider the obstacles preventing your character acheiving their objectives and come up with actions that they might take to overcome these obstacles and achieve their objectives. You need to be able to discuss these and your character given circumstances with your tutor when working on your scene. You are also required to ensure you bring to class the actor's rehearsal kit as detailed under Additional Information in this outline.

Additionally, these scenes will require you to research and develop the appropriate accent for the scene. There are many resources online and via Blackboard for you to explore to help you with this.

You are also required to ensure you bring to class the actor's rehearsal kit as detailed under Additional Information in this outline.

For this assignment, you will be given the opportunity to perform your scenes twice: Week 13 in class and Week 14 (28 Oct) in the Hayman Theatre as part of the Hayman Theatre Festival. See Unit Schedule for times. Your final mark will be based on your best performance.

You will be assessed according to the following criteria:

5% Preparation: (Weeks 10-13)

l Lines Down by Week 12 AT THE LATEST l Consideration of Given Circumstances l Clear Consideration of Turning Points/Task/Main Action for each ‘bit’ for Week 10’s class l On the floor exploration of different choices and approaches to the role l Professionalism and Collaboration in Class rehearsals

15% Performance: (Weeks 13 & 14)

l Costuming and Staging Considerations l Vocal Considerations l Physical Considerations l Entry Point l Necessity/Urgency of task l Ease/Spontaneity l Through Action l Communion

Performance is an exercise in surrender. You will trust all the preparatory work you have done on the role, put your attention on your task and actively pursue achieving it.

Please Note:

l Knowing your lines is a bare minimum to pass this assessment. l At the conclusion of the day's performances you are required to clear all props and costumes from

the space.

3. Essay (20%) Due Week 15 - Monday 1 November 11:59pm, via Turnitin. This assessment calls for a practice-as-research exegesis that analyses the investigation into acting that you have undertaken this semester. Throughout the semester you will be examining the efficacy of various approaches to acting in relation to your own experience of them, both in the development of skills and preparing for and performing a role. Using information compiled in your folio and other supporting research, choose three aspects of acting approaches that you have applied to your performance assessments. Define and analyse these approaches using examples from your performances to illustrate your definition, analysis and application. Your essay will conclude with a discussion proposing a working method for actors. This essay must include a bibliography and list of references.

Your essay should include and will be assessed according to the following criteria:

l an introductory discussion of a challenge or challenges faced by actors to attain a great acting





performance with a reference to the methodology you employed to investigate different approaches;

l an examination of different approaches you examined to meet that challenge; l examples of how you applied these to your performances in this unit with an analysis of the results; l a conclusion that synthesises your findings to propose a working method for actors; l appropriate integrated quotes taken from readings and your own journaling of the rehearsal

process in your folio; l logical transitions between your paragraphs; l following the guidelines for written assessments detailed below under Additional assessment

information. l Referencing as per APA 7th Edition. l meeting the 1500 word length requirement

Submit via Turnitin

Assessments must be submitted via the relevant Turnitin submission point in this unit’s Blackboard.

One assessment submission point is provided and you may submit to this point only once. A Similarity report will be generated at the time of submission. Your submitted file will be marked.

If you believe you have submitted the incorrect file, please contact the Unit Coordinator for further instructions.

Pass requirements

There are two requirements to achieve a ‘pass’ grade in the unit.

1. An overall mark of 50% across the different assessments in the unit, and 2. All assessments must be attempted and submitted.

Failure to attempt and submit an assessment will result in a ‘Fail‐incomplete’ grade for the unit irrespective of the mark achieved.





Assessment Moderation Fair assessment through moderation

Moderation describes a quality assurance process to ensure that assessments are appropriate to the learning outcomes, and that students work is evaluated consistently by assessors. Minimum standards for the moderation of assessments are described in the Assessment and Student Progression Manual, available from policies.curtin.edu.au/findapolicy/

Pre-marking moderation

l Assessment task details are provided to students in the unit outline or prior to the assessment task l Marking criteria are made available to students in the unit outline or when the assessment task is assigned l Assessors are provided with rubric/marking guide and sufficient information to ensure fair and consistent

evaluation of student work

Intra-marking / Post-marking moderation

l Second marking of student work samples near grade boundaries l Moderation of a sample of marked work by individuals outside of the teaching/marking team

Late assessment

Where the submission of a late assessment is permitted, late penalties will be consistently applied in this unit.

Where a late assessment is permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:

1. For assessment items submitted within the first 24 hours after the due date/time, students will be penalised by a deduction of 5% of the total marks allocated for the assessment task;

2. For each additional 24 hour period commenced an additional penalty of 10% of the total marks allocated for the assessment item will be deducted; and

3. Assessment items submitted more than 168 hours late (7 calendar days) will receive a mark of zero.

Where late assessment is NOT permitted for an assessment item or the entirety of the unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline) and the student does not have an approved assessment extension:

1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will receive a mark of zero.





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Assessment extension

Where an application for an assessment extension is permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):

1. A student who is unable to complete an assessment item by/on the due date/time as a result of exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, may apply for an assessment extension on the Assessment Extension Application Form as prescribed by the Academic Registrar. The form is available on the Forms page at https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/forms-documents/forms/ and also within the student's OASIS (My Studies tab – Quick Forms) account.

2. The student will be expected to submit their application for an Assessment Extension with supporting documentation via the online form.

3. Timely submission of this information supports the assessment process. For applications that are declined, delayed submission may have significant ramifications on the possible marks awarded.

4. An application may be accepted up to five working days after the due date/time of the assessment item where the student is able to provide a verifiable explanation as to why they were not able to submit the application prior to the assessment due date/time

Where an application for an assessment extension is NOT permitted for an assessment item(s) within this unit (refer to the Assessment Schedule table in this Unit Outline):

1. All assessment items submitted after the due date/time will be subject to late penalties or receive a mark of zero depending on the unit permitting late assessment submissions.

Deferred assessments

Further assessment

Further assessments, if granted by the Board of Examiners, will be held between 01/12/2021 and 29/12/2021 . Notification to students will be made after the Board of Examiners meeting via the Official Communications Channel in OASIS.

It is the responsibility of the student to be available to complete the requirements of a further assessment. If your results show that you have been granted a further assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.

Reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities/health circumstances likely to impact on studies

A Curtin Access Plan (CAP) is a document that outlines the type and level of support required by a student with a disability or health condition to have equitable access to their studies at Curtin. Carers for people with disability may also be eligible for support. This support can include alternative exam or test arrangements, study materials in accessible formats, access to Curtin's facilities and services or other support as discussed with an advisor from AccessAbility Services.

Documentation is required from your treating Health Professional to confirm your health circumstances or carer responsibilities.

If you think you may be eligible for a CAP, please contact AccessAbility Services. If you already have a CAP please provide it to the Unit Coordinator in week 1 of each study period.

If your results show that you have been granted a deferred assessment you should immediately check OASIS for details.





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Referencing style

The referencing style for this unit is APA 7th Ed.

More information can be found on this style from the Library web site: https://libguides.library.curtin.edu.au/uniskills/referencing/apa7.

Privacy As part of a learning or assessment activity, or class participation, your image or voice may be recorded or transmitted by equipment and systems operated by Curtin University. Transmission may be to other venues on campus or to others both in Australia and overseas.

Your image or voice may also be recorded by students on personal equipment for individual or group study or assessment purposes. Such recordings may not be reproduced or uploaded to a publicly accessible web environment. If you wish to make such recordings for study purposes as a courtesy you should always seek the permission of those who are impacted by the recording.

Recording of classes or course materials may not be exchanged or distributed for commercial purposes, for compensation, or for any other purpose other than personal study for the enrolled students in the unit. Breach of this may subject a student to disciplinary action under Statute No 10 – Student Disciplinary Statute.

If you wish to discuss this please talk to your Unit Coordinator.

Copyright The course material for this unit is provided to you for your own research and study only. It is subject to copyright. It is a copyright infringement to make this material available on third party websites.

Academic Integrity (including plagiarism and cheating) Academic Integrity

Curtin's Student Charter, Academic Integrity Program (AIP), and core Values guide expectations regarding student behaviour and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on the Student Essentials Website or the Academic Integrity tab in Blackboard.

Academic Integrity Warnings

An Academic Integrity Warning may be issued to a New-to-Curtin student if they have inadequately acknowledged sources or collaborated inappropriately. The Management of Academic Integrity Warnings for New to Curtin Students Procedures provide further information and explain who is considered to be New-to-Curtin.

Academic Misconduct

Students with an academic breach that do not meet the New-to-Curtin criteria will be managed through the misconduct process. Academic Misconduct means conduct by a student that is dishonest or unfair in connection with any academic work. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, falsification or fabrication of data or other content, and Academic Misconduct Other, such as falsifying medical certificates for extension. More details can be found on the Student Essentials Website or on the Academic Integrity Website.

Staff members are required to report suspected misconduct and an inquiry may take place. If misconduct is determined it will result in penalties, which may include a warning, a reduced or nil grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, an annulled grade (ANN) or termination from the course. Some penalties may impact on future enrolment.

Academic work under inquiry will not be graded until the process has concluded. If your work is the subject of an inquiry you will be notified by email and Official Communication with an opportunity to respond. Appropriate support will be provided. For more information refer to Statute No.10 Student Discipline and Academic Misconduct Rules.





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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Expectations Curtin students are expected to have reliable internet access in order to connect to OASIS email and learning systems such as Blackboard and Library Services.

You may also require a computer or mobile device for preparing and submitting your work.

For general ICT assistance, in the first instance please contact OASIS Student Support: oasisapps.curtin.edu.au/help/general/support.cfm

For specific assistance with any of the items listed below, please contact The Learning Centre: life.curtin.edu.au/learning-support/learning_centre.htm

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Additional information

l Curtin Official Communication Channel and Oasis l Use of the Blackboard App l Additional Information for Theatre Arts Students - Semester 2 2021

Curtin Official Communication Channel and Oasis

Students are responsible for checking the Official Communication Channel (OCC) via OASIS regularly (at least once per week). Important communications such as assessment extension application outcomes will always be sent via the OCC. Your OCC inbox is accessible via Curtin Student OASIS

Use of the Blackboard App

A Blackboard App is available to download from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Please note that the App does not support all Blackboard functions and external links such as Reading Lists and iLectures cannot be accessed. To view iLectures on a mobile device, use the Echo360 App, which can also be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Reading Lists should be accessed via web based Blackboard, e.g. Chrome or Firefox.

Please ensure you are always using the latest version of the app for best results as updates are frequently applied. Please also note that Curtin University is not responsible for the Blackboard app and any feedback you have should be made on the app directly.

Additional Information for Theatre Arts Students - Semester 2 2021

Theatre Arts Mission Statement:

We are collaborative theatre workers making collaborative theatre work

Your Responsibilities in the Unit:

Theatre Arts units make considerable demands on students to be responsible members of an ensemble. Accordingly, punctuality, attendance and thorough preparation are vital. Should you have difficulty meeting your obligations, you should contact your group and your lecturer as soon as possible. Do not let problems fester. Seek help early!

Rehearsal/Workshop Kit:

Theatre Arts classes are experiential and physically active. You need to ensure you bring along the following items to enable you to participate in class/rehearsals effectively:

l Loose clothing that allows for freedom of movement l Deodorant l Script l List of Action Words l Pencil and sharpener l Rubber l Pen l Notepad/Notebook l Water l Sense of play

Looking after yourself and others:

Performing can be both physically and emotionally demanding. As a member of an ensemble you have a responsibility to take care of both yourself and others. It is always worthwhile advising your tutor of any prevailing health issues you have that may impact on your capacity to participate in an exercise or rehearsal as directed. Be respectful at all times of others and of physical and emotional boundaries (keep an open dialogue to avoid confusion). Ensure you have adequately warmed up for any task that you undertake. If you are feeling faint, dizzy, or overwhelmed remove yourself from the exercise and advise your tutor. Identify any risks associated with a





particular activity and/or space and plan your actions accordingly.

Before commencing work on scenes of intimate nature or with stage fighting please refer to the information on the Hayman Theatre Wiki and consult your tutor about potential processes to assist you with how to approach them. Do not simply improvise your way through.

Your safety and those who you are working with should be your first priority.

Theatre Arts COVID-19 Management Strategy

To help limit the spread of COVID-19 a management strategy to be used when working in Theatre Arts classes, rehearsal rooms, theatres or storage areas has been set.

Please read the Theatre Arts COVID-19 Management Strategy carefully. It is available from the Hayman Theatre Wiki or from the menu in this unit’s Blackboard.

Enrolment:

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print out an Enrolment Advice.

The Hayman Theatre Wiki:

An online hub for information relating to the Hayman Theatre Company can be accessed here via the link on blackboard. https://curtinmcasi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HT/overview

The Ethos of the Ensemble:

Theatre is a collaborative discipline. By enrolling in Theatre Arts units you are becoming a member of an ensemble. Members of an ensemble are responsible to not only deliver on their personal responsibilities, but also to actively contribute to the success of the ensemble overall. This ethos of the ensemble underpins all the work we do in Theatre Arts units.

Assessment Appeals:

Any student dissatisfied with the mark awarded for an assessment task or the final result for a unit because they feel the mark or result is unfair or incorrect, may request an informal review of the mark or final result and if still dissatisfied, may subsequently lodge a formal assessment appeal. It is expected that most situations will be able to be resolved without the need for a formal appeal.

Step 1 – Initial Request for Review by marker or unit coordinator. This informal review will be to check that marking was accurate and complete. Marks cannot be reviewed downwards as a result of this informal process.

Step 2 – Formal Appeal. If the appeal is upheld and the work re-assessed, this can then result in a mark that is higher, lower or the same as the original assessment.

Corrupted or Unreadable Files:

Assessments are not considered as submitted if the electronic file is not readable. It is a student’s responsibility to ensure that assessments have been successfully uploaded in a readable format. It is strongly recommended that students check all uploaded assessments by re-accessing Blackboard and attempting to open and read the uploaded file. If a lecturer encounters a problem with a submitted file the student will be notified and must provide a readable file within 48 hours of this notification, after which it is considered late.

Students must check their Curtin student email daily during the assessment marking period.

Student Support:

For Study Support: https://students.curtin.edu.au/study-support/

For Personal Support: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/

Curtin Connect: https://students.connect.curtin.edu.au

Other Study Costs 2021

In addition to your unit fees, you may be required to pay for materials and activities such as study tours, field trips, protective clothing, storage cards, art supplies, unique technology and specialist services such as immunisations.





https://curtinmcasi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HT/overview

https://curtinmcasi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HT/pages/2589841/6.+Health+and+Safety

https://curtinmcasi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HT/pages/2589841/6.+Health+and+Safety

https://curtinmcasi.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/HT/overview

https://students.curtin.edu.au/study-support/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/

https://students.connect.curtin.edu.au/

Materials and other related costs associated with this unit are available at: https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/fees/understanding-your-fees/ under the incidental fees section.

Items listed as essential relate to compulsory materials/activities that are required for the completion of the unit. Where essential items are required, students may choose to purchase the listed item directly from the School, or from an external provider. Some compulsory items can only be purchased from an external provider and these are marked accordingly. Note, compulsory items purchased from external sources must meet the specifications as outlined by the unit. Please contact your Unit Coordinator if you require further information.

Optional fees may or may not apply to you, depending on the nature of the project or work that you undertake. If your unit has optional fee/s listed, please discuss this with your Unit Coordinator.

Payments for other study costs listed in the incidental fees list are normally non-refundable.

Note: For Theatre Arts students these incidental fees will be paid directly to the White Card training provider as per the instructions via the link on the unit’s blackboard site.

White Card and online Manual Tasks Course and Quiz:

Completion Due: Before the commencement of working on a production or Friday of Week 3 (13 August 2021), whatever occurs earliest.

A career in the theatre industry presents opportunities to work in a variety of roles including writing, acting, directing, dramaturgy, stage management, set, lighting, costume and sound design, construction, and operation. The Theatre Arts major at Curtin gives students opportunities to broaden their experience across the full range of theatre practice. In order to prepare you to be work ready, central to the Theatre Arts major are a range of simulated Work Integrated Learning experiences that replicate industry practice. This includes in-class assessments and engagement with the on-campus Hayman Theatre Company.

Accordingly, as per industry best practice, students enrolled in all Theatre Arts units are required to have completed and upload evidence of completion of the nationally accredited Construction Induction Training (White Card) and to have completed an online Manual Tasks Course and Quiz. These courses will equip you with the procedures to conduct your various tasks safely.

To complete both your “White Card” and “Manual Task” courses please follow the link “MCASI Theatre Arts Health & Safety Training” in this unit’s Blackboard. You will be redirected to another Blackboard site for further information and instructions.

Enrolment

It is your responsibility to ensure that your enrolment is correct - you can check your enrolment through the eStudent option on OASIS, where you can also print an Enrolment Advice.

Student Rights and Responsibilities It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include:

l the Student Charter l Values and Signature Behaviours l the University's policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity l copyright principles and responsibilities l the University's policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities

Information on all of the above is available through the University's "Student Rights and Responsibilities" website at: students.curtin.edu.au/rights.





https://students.curtin.edu.au/essentials/fees/understanding-your-fees/

http://students.curtin.edu.au/rights/

Student Equity There are a number of factors that might disadvantage some students from participating in their studies or assessments to the best of their ability, under standard conditions. These factors may include a disability or medical condition (e.g. mental illness, chronic illness, physical or sensory disability, learning disability), significant caring responsibilities, pregnancy, religious practices, living in a remote location,or another reason. If you believe you may be unfairly disadvantaged on these or other grounds please contact the appropriate service below. It is important to note that the staff of the University may not be able to meet your needs if they are not informed of your individual circumstances, so please get in touch with the appropriate service if you require assistance.

To discuss your needs in relation to:

l Disability or medical conditions, contact AccessAbility Services: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

l Elite athletes, contact Elite Athlete Coordinator: https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

l All other grounds, contact the Student Wellbeing Advisory Service: https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/

Recent unit changes Students are encouraged to provide unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtin's online student feedback system. For more information about eVALUate, please refer to evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/.

Recent changes to this unit include:

l More explicit inclusion of practice-as-research methodology as the approach to the investigation taking place throughout the unit in order to focus the students' intentions;

l Essay assessment instructions more specific and the due date pushed back to allow students more time to synthesise the work covered throughout semester;

l Greater emphasis on master classing to give students the opportunity to observe and experience the application of the acting approaches in more detail;

l Unit content and calender overhauled, with inclusion of consideration of how to employ various entry point techniques to maintain character detail and provide spontaneity in performances;

l More contemporary approaches to acting have also been included: David Zinder's development of the Chekhov technique and Phillip Zarrilli's interculturally informed extension of Stanislavski's psychophysical approach to acting.

To view previous student feedback about this unit, search for the Unit Summary Report at https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm. See https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm to find out when you can eVALUate this unit.





https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/disability/

https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

https://stadium.curtin.edu.au/sport/academy/elite-athlete-program/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/

https://students.curtin.edu.au/personal-support/counselling-guidance/wellbeing/

http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/index.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/student/unit_search.cfm

https://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

Program calendar

Week Begin Date

Pre-readings (available via Blackboard Reading

List)

Seminar/Workshop Assessment Due

O' 19 Jul Orientation Week

1. 26 Jul Unit overview: Acting in the 21st century

Folio (Assessment 1) introduced

2. 2 Aug Carnicke, S. M. The Knebel Technique: Active Analysis in

Practice.

Stanislavsky: Method of Physical Actions & Active Analysis

Chekhov/Ibsen scenes (Assessment 2) allocated

3. 9 Aug Chekhov, M. The Psychological Gesture.

Michael Chekhov: Psychological Gesture

Scene work

4. 16 Aug David Zinder: Chekhov Technique today

Scene work

5. 23 Aug Morris, E. Anne Bogart and Tina Landau: A Horizontal

Viewpoint.

Stanislavski to Viewpoints: Tempo/Rhythm

Scene work

6. 30 Aug Open Dress Rehearsal: Chekhov/Ibsen scenes

Assessment 2: Performance 1 lines

down

7. 6 Sep Tuition Free Week

8.

13 Sep

Presentation: Performance 1

International scenes (Assessment 2) allocated

Assessment 1: Folio Part 1

Assessment 2: Performance 1

9. 20 Sep Krasner, D. Strasberg, Adler, Meisner: Method Acting.

The Method: Stella Adler vs Lee Strasberg

Scene work

10. 27 Sep Shirley, D. 'The reality of doing': Meisner Technique and British

Actor Training.

Sanford Meisner: The reality of doing

Scene work





11. 4 Oct Zarrilli, P. B. 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane.

Phillip Zarrilli & Psychophysical acting

Scene work

12. 11 Oct Open Dress Rehearsal: International scenes

Assessment 2: Performance 2 lines

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13. 18 Oct Presentation: Performance 2 Assessment 2: Performance 2

Assessment 1: Folio Part 2

14. 25 Oct Study Week

Assessment 2: Performance 2 (Hayman Theatre Arts Festival) Thursday 28 October

Class 1: 8:00-9:15 Set up & warm up

9:30 -11:00 Performances

Class 2: 2:00-3:15 Set up & warm up

3:30-5:00 Performances

15. 1 Nov Examinations

Assessment 3: Essay, Monday 1 November 11.59pm, via Turnitin

16. 8 Nov Examinations





thtr2001 acting semester 2, 2021

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