UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS1189

No prerequisites or corequisites.

After ATS1189

1 unit 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 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ATS1189.

Assessment

  • Assessment task 1: Character Observation
    30%
  • Assessment task 2: Speaking the Speech
    30%
  • Assessment task 3: Practical Scene Work
    40%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Basic skills in kinaesthetic awareness in performance contextualised by (readings in) various approaches to contemporary physical performance

  2. 2

    An embodied understanding of the basic performance elements of movement, dynamic interaction/ensemble work, space, image and composition

  3. 3

    Embodied approaches to character and text

  4. 4

    Skills and capacities in devising short performance works drawing on foundational physical work and improvisation

  5. 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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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 1 unit, including ATS1190.

When is ATS1189 offered?

ATS1189 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

How much work is ATS1189?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS1189 have an exam?

No. ATS1189 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Critical Performance Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
202020212022202320242025