WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE
DRA3WFP
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is focused on the craft of writing for performance (predominantly live, but broadly conceived: play scripts, performance poetry, monologues; speeches) . Classes will attend to aspects of the writing process such as: construction; time; location; character; and dialogue. Assessment will be via analytical exercises and creative scripts of varying lengths.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 15 credit points of second year Theatre or Writing, or coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse existing performance texts in terms of craft (e.g. form, character, dialogue, plot)
- Activities:
- Lecture; small group exercises; peer feedback; analytical exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Write a treatment (summary) for a future script.
- Activities:
- Lecture; small group exercises; peer feedback; analytical exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Write a scene or series of scenes (or other kind of text) for performance
- Activities:
- Lecture; small group exercises; peer feedback; analytical exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Folio: 800 words: analysis of craft | 20 | 01 | |
| Creative Folio: 1200 words: philosophical analysis | 30 | 01 | |
| Creative Folio I: 500 words: Treatment | 12 | 02 | |
| Creative Folio II: 1500 words: Scenes | 38 | 03 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Noel Maloney
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Folio: 800 words: analysis of craft | 20 | 01 | |
| Creative Folio: 1200 words: philosophical analysis | 30 | 01 | |
| Creative Folio I: 500 words: Treatment | 12 | 02 | |
| Creative Folio II: 1500 words: Scenes | 38 | 03 |