Bachelor of Performing Arts - Performance Making

Edith Cowan University

Focuses on the creation of performance from the early stages of creative development through to final performance for an audienceThe major offers students the opportunity to experience performance making in the contexts of solo work collaborative ensembles and sitespecific locations and in both textbased and more visual or physical styles of work 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 build up knowledge and understanding of the roots of contemporary performance practice in traditional theatre dance and performance There is a particular focus on the twentieth century developments in practice philosophy and theory 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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