Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: The Actors' Perspective
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COMM2523 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
COMM2523 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
COMM2523 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Mark Johnson
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3683
Course Coordinator Email: mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 94.02.37
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
Actors are an integral part of working within the screen industries and this course will look at the actors’ perspective and needs. You will explore various schools of acting and forms of drama, and learn how actors prepare for roles. You will apply this knowledge in collaborative projects, to contextualise existing scripts for actors.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the AD017 Associate Degree in Screen and Media:
2. apply industry relevant knowledge and skills to devise, develop and build contemporary screen and media content for diverse audiences and contexts 5. demonstrate critical thinking and innovation when identifying and responding to problems in diverse contexts within screen and media production 6. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders about your discipline 7. work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness. 8. apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making as a writer, editor or future student.On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. discuss various schools of acting and forms of drama
2. identify and describe various modes, strategies and techniques used by performers to develop character
3. explore dramatic and narrative analysis techniques available for use in collaborations with performers
4. contextualise scripts to provide directions for actors.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in learning that involves a range of activities such as studios, project work, lectures, tutorials, class discussion, individual and group activities.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
A library subject guide that you may find useful is Media and Communication: http://rmit.libguides.com/media-and-communication
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Schools of acting (Report)
Weighting 20% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2
Assessment Task 2: Preparing to work with actors (Report)
Weighting 30% (Individual) This assessment task supports CLO 2, 3, 4
Assessment Task 3: Scene exploration (Practical)
Weighting 50% (Individual & Group) This assessment task supports CLO 2, 3, 4