dra3wfp writing for performance

WRITING FOR PERFORMANCE

DRA3WFP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject focuses 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.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites 15 credit points of second year Theatre or Writing, or coordinator's approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

The Secret Life of Plays

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorWaters, Steven

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherNick Hearn Books

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply knowledge of narrative forms and performance-making processes, genres and aesthetics to the critical analysis of performance texts.

02. Develop and effectively communicate a concept for a performance text.

03. Apply knowledge of narrative forms and performance-making processes, genres and aesthetics to the writing of performance texts.

04. Critically, reflectively and productively engage with one's own creative writing.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoel Maloney

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
A presentation and written critique of a performance text: 1500 words.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO4
A plan of an intended work: 750 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO4
A creative written work for performance: 1500 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day