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Bachelor of Performance and Theatre | 2020
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Performance and Theatre |
Abbreviation: | BPerfThea |
UOW Course Code: | 3005 |
CRICOS Code: | 099430D |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong / 754800 |
Overview
In the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, students gain the skills to become practicing artists; to produce work – through image, movement and text – that will make a difference in the world The degree gives students foundational skills in acting and performance, as well as practical and theoretical understanding of how theatre functions as an art form in contemporary environments. It prepares students for performance work in many contexts: on stage, behind the scenes and in the broader creative industries As well as the core subjects, students study ONE of two majors.
Acting Intensive Major
This major trains students in the specific acting and performance techniques necessary to create contemporary theatre work. Through skills classes and productions, students gain expertise in voice and movement and extend their knowledge of character/persona development. They learn dramaturgical interpretations of text and image in order to enact ideas on stage for public presentations.
Theatre Making Major
This major offers students a variety of approaches to create theatre and performance works. Through a comprehensive suite of diverse subjects, students learn the process of making theatre, from individual to ensemble practices. They learn dramaturgical interpretations of text and image and contextualise contemporary performance through practical subjects that include movement and improvisation, technical staging and multimedia, and the development of new theatrical forms
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appraise and reflect critically on contemporary theatre and performance and its social, historical and political context; | ||||||
| 2 | Communicate practical and conceptual ideas effectively and appropriately to a range of audiences and communities; | ||||||
| 3 | Apply theatre-making and acting skills, techniques, and processes to contemporary theatre and performance practice; | ||||||
| 4 | Foster and implement ethical and professional principles, in accordance with industry standards, to creative practice; | ||||||
| 5 | Formulate and produce ensemble and solo creative work in the field of contemporary theatre and performance | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of this degree, the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, a candidate must satisfactorily complete a total of at least 144 credit points, comprised of the following:
1. Core subjects for the Bachelor of Performance and Theatre, as outlined in the table below (54 credit points)
2. At least one of the following two majors:
- Acting Intensive (66 credit points)
- Theatre Making (48 credit points)
3. Elective subjects to bring the total number of credit points completed to 144. Electives may be chosen from:
- subjects in the major not taken and/or,
- the recommended electives for this degree, and/or,
- the general schedule of subjects.
Students may wish to use these electives to study a minor. Students studying the Theatre Making major may choose to complete a second major from within Law, Humanities and the Arts. Information regarding minors is available on the General Schedule of Minors page.
Note:
- No more than 60 credit points can be taken in 100-level subjects.
Bachelor of Performance and Theatre Core
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Core | |||
| CACS103 | Cultural Knowledges | 6 | |
| CAPF103 | Acting and Performance 1: Improvisation and Physical Theatre | 6 | |
| CAPF104 | Acting and Performance 2: Psychological Realism | 6 | |
| CAPF105 | Contemporary Theatre and Text | 6 | |
| Year 2 Core | |||
| CACS200 | Creative Communities | 6 | |
| CAPF232 | Contemporary Australian Theatre and its Context | 6 | |
| Year 3 Core | |||
| CACS300 | Critical Thinking | 6 | |
| CACS304 | Creative Research | 6 | |
| CAPF308 | Theatre, Politics and Spectatorship | 6 | |
Acting Intensive Major
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| CAPF107 | Voice & Body 1: Performance Presence | 6 | |
| CAPF109 | Voice & Body 2: Performance Awareness | 6 | |
| Year 2 | |||
| CAPF211 | Performance Production 1 | 6 | |
| CAPF212 | Performance Production 2 | 6 | |
| CAPF217 | Performance Skills: Approaches to Text | 6 | |
| CAPF219 | Performance Skills: Special Techniques | 6 | |
| Year 3 | |||
| CAPF302 | Performance Skills: The Actor in the World | 6 | |
| CAPF306 | Performance Skills: Acting for Screen | 6 | |
| CAPF307 | Performance Production 4 | 12 | |
| CAPF311 | Performance Production 3 | 6 | |
Theatre Making Major
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| CAPF111 | Stagecraft 1: Creative Technologies | 6 | |
| CAPF112 | Stagecraft 2: Creative Technologies in Practice | 6 | |
| Year 2 | |||
| CAPF206 | Theatre Studio: Solo to Ensemble | 6 | |
| CAPF207 | Theatre Studio: Mediatised performance | 6 | |
| CAPF209 | Theatre Studio: Physical Practices in Contemporary Theatre | 6 | |
| Year 3 | |||
| CAPF309 | Theatre Studio: Installation Performance | 6 | |
| CAPF310 | Major Performance Project | 12 | |
Recommended Electives
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CAPF110 | Singing 1 | 6 |
| CAPF208 | Singing 2 | 6 |
| CAPF215 | Scene-work 1: Engaging with Text | 6 |
| CAPA216 | Lighting | 6 |
| CAPF315 | Scene-work 3 | 6 |
Click on subject codes in the above course structure for information on sessions of offer for each subject. To find out specific information on timetables, tutorials, and classes, visit the Timetable page.
Work Integrated Learning
Some Majors will have a specific internship subject available for students. Otherwise, students can consider CRLP200 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (6cp). CRLP200 includes a quality assured workplace internship or industry project to give you that competitive edge by developing your professional skills through authentic learning in a real world context. You will focus on your career goals and receive career direction guidance, strengthen your resume and gain skills to navigate the rapidly changing world of work, develop your communication skills and begin to build a professional network.
INDS208 Working with Indigenous Communities is an elective subject available to all students. INDS208 fosters work skills, cultural competency and develops student awareness of Indigenous knowledges and community practices.
Other Information
The School may apply quotas to subjects to ensure optimal class sizes.
Further information is available via email: askuow@uow.edu.au