THSTS260-19A (HAM)

Exploring the Physical in Theatre

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Arts
Theatre Studies and Dance

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Convenor(s)

Laura Haughey

Laura Haughey
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laura.haughey@waikato.ac.nz

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: alison.southby@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Acknowledging that all theatre in physical, this paper explores the 'physical' in theatre by charting the use of the term 'physical theatre'. It is a term which emerged at the end of the twentieth century and refers to a shift away from script, playwright and linear narrative.

Practical workshops and seminar discussions will be contextualised by historical and theoretical reading that explores the landscape from which the term emerged.

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Paper Structure

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Classes employ a mixture of seminar discussion groups and practical workshops, as well as rehearsals to create your own work.

The practical workshops delivered as part of this paper will be physically active in nature, and it is therefore necessary to wear appropriate clothing that will allow freedom and ease of movement. Denim clothing will not be allowed due to its restrictive nature. Students will be required to work in bare feet.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • 1. Identify and discuss the work of a range of theatre practitioners and companies who identify their work as ‘physical theatre’.
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  • 2. Discuss the historical and philosophical evolution and contextualization of the term ‘physical theatre’.
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  • 3. Practice and demonstrate models of developing creative process and creating physical performance.
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  • 4. Understand the confusions and conflicts in usage surrounding the term ‘physical theatre’, and the reasons for this.
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  • 5. Understand how to use the voice and body as fundamental aspects of creating performance in the context of a small group performance.
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  • 6. Practice and demonstrate skills and techniques for the adaptation of texts for physical work.
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  • 7. Develop and demonstrate skills in composition for physical theatre.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Presentation
20
  • Presentation: In Class
2. Abstract
19 Mar 2019
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Practical Composition
30
4. Practical Mark
27 May 2019
No set time
10
5. Written Assigment
17 May 2019
5:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Course print packs are available and students are encouraged to bring their pack to each session.

All readings are also available via the paper reading list - accessible online via Moodle.

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Recommended Readings

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Recommended readings are listed in the paper reading list, which can be accessed via Moodle.

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Online Support

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There is an online Moodle presence for this paper. All paper information, assignment details and the paper outline will be available on this site.

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Workload

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The paper involves 3 hours a week of contact teaching time, and will require approximately another 9.5 hours a week of independent study time to complete preparation for classes, undertake research, plan and participate in workshops and rehearsals, and to complete the assessments for the paper.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: DANCE101, SPLS105, THST101 or THSTS101 or with the Programme Convenor's approval.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: THST260

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