Course outline. Code: DRA101 Title: Dramatic Languages

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1 Faculty of: Arts and Business School of: Communication and Creative Industries Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Dr Jo Loth Phone No: (07) Office: D jloth@usc.edu.au Course outline Code: DRA101 Title: tic Languages 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description Educators, directors, playwrights, performance makers and community arts workers need to understand how to shape and lead engaging learning and artistic experiences for a range of participants. This course provides a foundational platform for the development of performance practice including the selection and sequencing of dramatic conventions to generate meaning. You will develop your knowledge of the languages of drama including the elements of drama, dramatic conventions, and principles of role-play and theory of metaxis. This course gives you the opportunity to apply your creative and critical thinking to design and lead extended process dramas exploring ethical dilemmas and social issues. 1.2 Course content tic languages The social purpose of drama Role, roleplaying and enrolment tic elements and convention Theory of metaxis Ethical practice in drama leadership and organisation tic framing and pretext 2. Unit value 12 units

2 Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Creatively engage with practice through roleplay and the development of dramatic workshops and strategies exploring contemporary social issues and ethical dilemmas Substantiate decisions through analysis and reflection on the effectiveness of content, selected dramatic conventions, ethical practice and participant engagement Connect theories of drama and metaxis to the practice and design of extended process drama and roleplay Create, organise and lead a process drama applying knowledge of dramatic elements and the conventions of drama and roleplay You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: 1 and 2b Empowered. Ethical. 2b and 3 2b and 3 Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Empowered. Ethical. Empowered. 1, 2a and 2b Empowered. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites Nil 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills Competent English language skills for oral and written work

3 Page 3 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL) 5.2 Assessment tasks Task Assessment No. Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it? 1 Roleplay Individual 10% 5 minutes Week 4-5 2a Group Individual 10% In class Weeks 6-10 Participation 2b Extended Group 40% 1 Hour/ Week 9, 10 Improvisation 1000 words 11 and 12 3 Reflective Log Individual 40% 2, 400 words On-going Blackboard Weeks % Assessment Task 1: Roleplay Goal: Develop your roleplay and improvisation skills within a dramatic context Product: Roleplay Format: As a drama practitioner you are required to build and advance dramatic action and communicate through roleplay. You will participate in an extended improvisation exploring a complex social issue. The extended improvisation will be led by your tutor. As an extension to the extended improvisation, you will present a short improvised scene in a small group. You will be individually assessed on your communication skills through your participation in improvisation, ability to create and sustain a role, advance the dramatic action and observe the conventions of roleplay. Criteria Demonstrated knowledge of the conventions of roleplay in action Communication of role including: status, purpose and attitude Commitment to the dramatic context and enfolding action throughout the roleplay Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Communication Assessment Task 2a: Group Participation Goal: Contribute to your group work in a committed and constructive fashion. Product: Contribution to group work preparation from Weeks Format: Group participation is essential for the successful development of Group Lead Process s. In Weeks 6 10 you will engage in group development of your Process. Criteria Attendance at group work planning sessions in s from Weeks 6-10 Constructive contribution to the group s preparation as observed by the Tutor. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Collaboration

4 Page 4 Assessment Task 2b: Extended Improvisation Goal: Product: Format: Collaborate with your peers to create and implement an extended improvisation (process drama) exploring a social issue or ethical dilemma Extended improvisation for peers: Process Extended improvisation or process drama aims to create fictional contexts for participants to explore significant social issues in safety. This task presents your small group with a creative problem to solve. Your group (3-4 members) must design and implement a 45 minute process drama exploring a social or ethical issue. After your process drama the group has 15 minutes to unpack the drama and debrief the experience with the participants. PART A: You will be assessed as a group on the design and execution of the process drama. PART B: You will be assessed individually on your individual leadership and contribution to the Process. Criteria PART A (Group, 25%): * Effective process drama design and creative use of dramatic elements and conventions Intellectual quality and depth of material explored throughout the drama Effective teamwork and organisation of the process drama by the group Effective engagement of the drama participants in significant issues, metaxis and higher order thinking Responsible, safe and ethical drama practice PART B (Individual, 15%): Leadership skills Effectiveness of explanations and cues Polish of presentation Incorporating participants contributions Contribution to the aesthetic of the drama. Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Problem solving Organisation Assessment Task 3: Reflective Log Goal: Critically reflect on your learning, connections with theory and practice and the effectiveness of workshop experiences/ process drama throughout the semester Product: Online Reflective Log on Blackboard Format: Reflection is a key element of effective drama practice. From weeks 2-9 you will be required to reflect on a significant focus question linked to workshop experiences and set readings. The log will record your on-going learning linked to issues explored through roleplay and group devised process dramas. Lastly, the log will enable you to critically evaluate and analyse your workshop experiences to make suggestions for the future development of dramatic practice. You will submit 8 logs of 300 words each. Criteria Analysis and synthesis of workshop experience with key concepts and weekly readings. Knowledge of key concepts with references to weekly readings. Clarity of ideas and written communication for professional purposes

5 Page 5 Generic skill assessed Communication Applying technologies Skill assessment level 5.3 Additional assessment requirements SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours 13 Weeks of three hour face-to-face workshops 13 Weeks of one hour reflection online learning log 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 Defining dramatic languages Introduction to roleplay Reflection in drama 2 Sustaining role

6 Page 6 Role: Status, Purpose and Attitude. The power of drama and learning through action 3 Exploring social issues through process drama Role and Metaxis 4 Exploring social issues through process drama 5 Using a Pre-text to develop a Process o Task 1: Roleplay Task 1: Roleplay readings. this week s set 6 tic elements and conventions in action Playing with the language of drama Exploiting dramatic elements Safe and ethical practice in leadership Development of Group Process 7 Designing and leading a process drama Achieving metaxis Development of Group Process 8 Evaluating process drama Development of Group Process 9 Development of Group Process Mid Semester Break Planning meetings Research Entries in online reflective learning log Planning meetings Rehearsal Entries in online reflective learning log Complete online reflective learning log Complete online reflective learning log

7 Page 7 10 Monday, 5 th October Labour Day Public Holiday Development of Group Process 11 Assessment of Process 12 Assessment of Process 13 Reflection on Learning Peer and Self-evaluations Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Neelands, J., & Goode Structuring drama work: a handbook of available forms in theatre and drama Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements Required props, resources or clothing items as required for group devised process drama. 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: or StudentLifeandLearning@usc.edu.au

8 Page 8 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability Faculty specific information LOCATING JOURNAL ARTICLES If you have been notified that the journal articles in this course are available on e-reserve, use the on-line library catalogue to find them. For journal articles not on e-reserve, click on the "Journals and Newspapers" link on the Library Homepage. Enter the journal title e.g. History Australia, then search for the volume and issue or keyword as needed. ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEETS The Faculty of Arts and Business assignment cover sheet can be found on Blackboard or on the USC Portal at: Faculty of Arts and Business (Students) > Forms. It must be completed in full identifying student name, assignment topic, tutor and tutorial time. This must be attached securely to the front of each assessment item prior to submission. Claims of loss of assignments will not be considered unless supported by a receipt. HELP: If you are experiencing problems with your studies or academic work, consult your tutor in the first instance or the Course Coordinator as quickly as possible. DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing difficulties relating to teaching and assessment you should approach your tutor in the first instance. If not satisfied after that you should approach in order your Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator then Head of School. General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Centre Tel: Fax: FABinfo@usc.edu.au