Overview
Through advanced studies in acting you will undertake practical studies in various aspects of theatrical performance. You will apply these techniques to various selected classical and contemporary texts. You are expected to demonstrate cumulative levels of skill and knowledge through this series of units.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
- Apply advanced acting techniques in selected rehearsed scenes from classical and contemporary texts in studio contexts
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, themes and characters within selected classical and contemporary texts
- Apply direction to develop selected scenes to a performance standard. Perform in a university production.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 20% | |||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 80% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Practical Assessment - 80% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
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IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.crone@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
From week one to five you will be selecting monologues, in consultation with your lecturer to present in an authentic audition setting. Professional practitioners and potential employers could be present on the audition panel. Each monologue will require a different focus and feel. We will discuss the professional requirements for a film/TV audition. In week 5 you will be given a film audition which you will have 48 hours to prepare for. You will also be given your capstone script, and a schedule of rehearsals will be prepared for rehearsing the production.
Chapter
There is no textbook required for this unit. Readings will be provided by the tutor
Events and Submissions/Topic
No events or submissions planned for this week.
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From week six to week twelve you will be required to rehearse your capstone production in preparation for the end of term presentation. You will continue to build your skills in voice, characterisation, text analysis and theatrical protocols and etiquette. Remember this is your final assessment before entering the industry as a professional practitioner.
Chapter
There is no textbook required for this unit. Readings will be provided by the tutor
Events and Submissions/Topic
No events or submissions planned for this week.
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Throughout the duration of this unit, students may contact the unit lecturer Karen Crone on k.crone@cqu.edu.au for any advice they may need outside their scheduled classes.
1 Practical Assessment
Auditions are a fundamental element of the creative arts and it is essential you have a collection of monologues in your repertoire. Each of your monologues should be no longer than three minutes in length. The audition will be conducted as a standard state theatre company audition.An audition panel potentially made up of industry professionals and practitioners, will be the audition panel you will present your prepared monologues to. Your attire should reflect that of a professional actor. You do not bring props into an audition room, and you do not wear costumes.You will be required to enter the audition room prepared to ask questions as well as be asked questions of the panel. You should have an intimate knowledge of your text and its origins, and be able to discuss where the monologue fits into the entire play, as well as the structure and plot of the play. As well as the two prepared theatre audition pieces, you will also prepare to audition for a film. You will be given an audition piece 48 hours before your audition time. You will be required to learn the piece and come prepared for your audition. You will be required to fill out the mandatory spec form, with your personal details and that of your agents. (the agent can be real or hypothetical) and the role you are auditioning for.
Week 5 Thursday (15 Aug 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 6 Monday (26 Aug 2019)
Some feedback will be given on the day. Official grades and feedback will be provided to students via the Moodle site for this unit.
Evidence of advanced applied acting techniques and rehearsed preparation for the presentation of 2 theatrical monologues 25%
Evidence of advanced preparation in voice, blocking and delivery of monologues for both theatre and film 25%
Demonstrated understanding of the requirements of a professional film/TV audition 25%
Demonstrated advanced ability to follow given directions 25%
- Apply advanced acting techniques in selected rehearsed scenes from classical and contemporary texts in studio contexts
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, themes and characters within selected classical and contemporary texts
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
2 Practical Assessment
During this term you have been rehearsing your capstone performance. This will be a full length production with completely professional production elements. The production will be performed in a public arena, and will have two showings, a matinee performance and an evening performance. You will experience a full tech dress as well as a dress rehearsal. You will be required to supply professional make-up and collaborate with your director to decide on costumes.You will be assessed on your individual performances as well as how you work as a member of a company. There is the potential for industry theatrical agents, casting agents and potential employers to be invited to this capstone production.. You will be required to keep a professional working script with all your notes from the beginning of rehearsals as documentation of your capstone journey.
Review/Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Professionally presented production in a public setting. Production to be filmed for review and assessment purposes.
Review/Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2019)
Some feedback will be given on the day. Official grades and feedback will be provided to students via the Moodle site for this unit.
Demonstrated advanced techniques in preparation and rehearsals for a professional theatrical production. Voice, dialogue, blocking, costume and props 35%
Demonstrated advanced applied stagecraft for a live performance 25%
Advanced application of receiving and applying directions 25%
Evidence of updated script with directorial notes from first to last rehearsal 15%
- Apply advanced acting techniques in selected rehearsed scenes from classical and contemporary texts in studio contexts
- Apply direction to develop selected scenes to a performance standard. Perform in a university production.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Team Work
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
