ATS1190 Acting 2: Theory and practice
Faculty of Arts
ATS1190 Acting 2: Theory and practice is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1189 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1190
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS1190
1 unit list ATS1190 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit builds on the learning begun in ATS1189. Students continue their study of 20th Century actor training, and develop their learning of vocal and physical techniques for character building and theatrical embodiment.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
A strong kinaesthetic approach to centering the body, and to centering the voice and breath in the body through practice and theoretical understanding*
- 2
Practical skills in opening up the vocal mechanism to the free flow of sound,
- 3
A theoretical understanding of the histories and theories of actor training*
- 4
An understanding applied theatre in theory and application
- 5
A deep engagement with the connection of voice to meaning in working with text
- 6
Creative and critical reflection upon and articulation of body-based skills and strategies in performance*
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
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
ATS1190 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 ATS1190?
You need ATS1189 before you enrol.
What can I take after ATS1190?
ATS1190 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2811. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1190 offered?
In 2020, ATS1190 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1190?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS1190?
ATS1190 is part of Theatre and performance.