ATS1189 Acting 1: Theory and practice
Faculty of Arts
ATS1189 Acting 1: Theory and practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1189
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After ATS1189
2 units list ATS1189 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit introduces students to developments in 20th Century actor training, focusing on vocal and physical techniques for character building and theatrical embodiment.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Basic skills in kinaesthetic awareness in performance contextualised by (readings in) various approaches to contemporary physical performance
- 2
An embodied understanding of the basic performance elements of movement, dynamic interaction/ensemble work, space, image and composition
- 3
Embodied approaches to character and text
- 4
Skills and capacities in devising short performance works drawing on foundational physical work and improvisation
- 5
Creative and critical reflection upon and articulation of body-based skills and strategies in performance
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1189 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Jane Griffiths
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Jane Griffiths
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1189?
ATS1189 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after ATS1189?
ATS1189 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS1190 and ATS2811. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is ATS1189 offered?
In 2020, ATS1189 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1189?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS1189?
ATS1189 is part of Theatre and performance.