Bachelor of Performing Arts - Performance Practice

Edith Cowan University

Focuses on foundational skills necessary for a contemporary career in independent and commercial performance making and the field of performance making as social practiceStudents will receive training in vocal and movement technique and wellbeing acquire skills in stagecraft design and technical theatre and investigate contemporary performance theories In a final independent project students work in small preprofessional companies to conceive research rehearse and produce their own performance Historical context units help students to build up knowledge and understanding of the roots of contemporary performance practice There is a particular focus on the twentieth century developments in practices philosophies and theories of performance and how those developments inform the current landscape of experimental performanceLearning OutcomesExercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems during the conceptualisation prioritisation and realisation of creative ideas in performance makingDemonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge in depth of the historical and contemporary evolution and methodologies in theatre or film productionReview analyse and synthesise knowledge to generate and realise performance paths through the exploration of creative processes and evaluation of performance outcomesSuccessfully communicate knowledge and ideas using innovative techniques in both solo and group performancesDemonstrate initiative and judgement in planning problemsolving and decision making during the conception preparation management and execution of performancesAdapt knowledge and skills in diverse collaborative contexts to create public performances

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