School Of Communication ArtsPerformance Skills 2 (Developing the Performance Ensemble)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 100934.1
Discipline: PERFORMING ARTS
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 20
Prerequisite
100933 Performance Skills 1 (Introduction to Live Performance)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Entry through audition/interview
About this Unit
This unit is an extended interdisciplinary introduction to the practices and working concepts of live performance through foundational studies in the skills of acting, movement, dance, voice and exploring text. Development of the sense of self in bodily expression, alignment, breathing, creative imagination and effective communication with others are part of all live performance. Capacities, skills and protocols for solo, small and large group performance are a focus of these studies. This unit draws on practices and concepts of performance formed in the 20th century that circulate in live performance practice in the current Australian and international context.