Unit Guide

General Information

Unit convenor and teaching staff	Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor Julie-Anne Long julie-anne.long@mq.edu.au Contact via via email: julie-anne.long@mq.edu.au Y3A 193J Monday 2-4pm (or by appointment via email) Justine Shih Pearson justine.shih pearson@mq.edu.au
Credit points	Credit points 3
Prerequisites	Prerequisites 12cp
Corequisites	Corequisites
Co-badged status	Co-badged status
Unit description	Unit description Performance exploration in this course focuses on the cultural practice of everyday 'acting/performing' with a view toward a broader spectrum of performance. This unit examines the practices of art performance, identifying social and cultural issues (relating to gender, femininity, masculinity, and ethnicity) and artists’ strategies. The key question for this unit is: How do everyday social and personal performances differ from acting/performing in film or theatre, or in non-drama TV programs? The time spent in class consists of approximately 60% for workshop exercises and 40% for theoretical study.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

General Assessment Information

Attendance

Attendance at all unit components is compulsory. Students are not allowed to miss a class for reasons to do with their own paid work or due to responsibilities concerning other units. Students must notify the convenor via email immediately if there are any problems.

Group Production Exercise

Students are expected to work in groups for their performance projects. Students in this unit must be willing to work within a group and to assume responsibility for the group's project. Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes for practical exercises and workshops.

Independent Work

Students may need to work independently outside of scheduled tutorial times when they are working on their performance experiments. CUL230 students will need to do their own reading of relevant texts outside class time.

Assessment Tasks

Name	Weighting	Due
Contribution to Discussion	10%	Weeks 3, 4 & 5
Individual Report (1)	20%	Week 6
Group Performance Project	35%	Weeks 7-12
Individual Report (2)	35%	Week 13

Contribution to Discussion

Due: Weeks 3, 4 & 5
Weighting: 10%

Each student selects a topic from the Lecture materials in week 3-5, and performs the role of respondent in a tutorial. Contribution as a respondent means: 1, providing one’s thoughts on his or her chosen topic in relation to the points raised in the lecture; 2, appropriate facilitation and leading of the discussion with regard to other students’ comments and questions in groups and during class. Students will be assessed on their level of knowledge/preparedness of the tutorial material, and ability to synthesise the material and comment upon it in discussion via conduct, ownership / leadership, reasoning and listening. Refer to the CUL230 Rubric available on ilearn.

The tutorial/discussion forum will be accessible via ilearn and will be reviewed and graded by the Tutor. More detailed information will be provided in class and available from iLearn.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.

Individual Report (1)

Due: Week 6
Weighting: 20%

Each student discusses, in a short speculative report, the findings from his or her own research in relation to class discussion and the issues raised in Lectures. Students will be assessed in terms of organisation, protocols, thinking, and thematic. Refer to CUL230 rubrics available on ilearn.

The Report must be submitted via Turnitin and will be reviewed and graded by the Tutor who will provide feedback accessible by the students via the My Submissions link in ilearn. More detailed information will be provided in class and available from iLearn.  

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.

Group Performance Project

Due: Weeks 7-12
Weighting: 35%

Weight: 35% (10% as group + 25% as individual)

Students will work together to produce and present a short group performance experiment in Week 11. The theme of the experiment is the issue of stereotype (of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and other social and cultural constructions that affect human behaviour) and inter-personal communication. Students will be assessed on memorization, movement and blocking, overall effect, ensemble effect and response to challenges. Refer to CUL230 rubrics available on ilearn.

More detailed information will be provided in class and available from iLearn.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical  experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Individual Report (2)

Due: Week 13
Weighting: 35%

On the basis of discussion in Week 12, students write up an observational report examining differences between proposal and actuality. Students will be assessed on their ability to critique and discuss another group's project and their own project, highlighting issues in a logical and scholarly manner against proposals.  The report will be assessed in terms of organisation, protocols, thinking, and thematic. Refer to CUL230 rubrics available on ilearn.  

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

On successful completion you will be able to:

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Delivery and Resources

Classes For lecture/workshop times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website:

http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations

On-Campus Sessions	Day	Time	Location
	EITHER Monday	12pm-2pm	Y3A 187
	OR Tuesday	10am-12pm	Y3A 187
	OR Wednesday	10am-12pm	Y3A 187
	OR Wednesday	1pm-3pm	Y3A 187

· Technologies Used and Required This Unit has an online presence in ilearn. You will require access to a computer and fast broadband. Website All CUL230 material will be uploaded to the CUL230 ilearn Unit every week. The CUL230 iLearn unit may be accessed from off-campus at http://www.learn.mq.edu.au

Required Readings

There is no Unit Reader for CUL230. A list of recommended readings are available on eReserve.

Recommended books:

Gauntlett, David. 2008. Media, gender and identity: an introduction (2nd edition). London and New York: Routledge. Reference Number: P96.S45 G28 2008

Barker, Chris. 2008. Cultural studies: theory and practice (3rd edition). London and Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. Reference Number: HM623 .B37 2008

Schechner, Richard. 2006. Performance Studies: An introduction (2nd edition). London and New York: Routledge. Reference Number: PN2041.A57 S34 2006

· Assessment Submission Written work must be submitted via Turnitin, unless otherwise stated, and will be reviewed and graded by the convenor who will provide feedback accessible by the students via the My Submissions link in ilearn.

· Referencing Style preferred Style for this Unit is APA. Other styles such as Harvard may be used as long as all necessary information is provided and a consistent approach is taken.

· Extensions and Special Consideration assessments submitted after the due date and time will automatically be deducted 10% per day (weekends included) unless medical certification or evidence of serious and unavoidable disruption is provided. For extensions, contact the course convenor well in advance if you may be unable to submit an assessment on time. Extensions will only be granted on grounds of illness or misadventure, where appropriate supporting documentation is submitted, and are awarded at the discretion of the course convenor.

Unit Schedule

A schedule of weekly topics will be available in Week 1 on ilearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html

Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html

Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html

Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html

Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html

Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.

In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/

Results

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.

Additional Information

MMCCS Session Re-mark Application http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Graduate Capabilities

Creative and Innovative

Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative

We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills

Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking

We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Problem Solving and Research Capability

Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Effective Communication

We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Apply theoretical modes of understanding to practical performance making.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.
Demonstrate critical evaluation skills concerning the relationship between students’ practical experiments and the theories discussed in the unit.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens

As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)

Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible

We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.

This graduate capability is supported by:

Learning outcomes

Evaluate various modes of acting/performing in wider social, cultural and artistic contexts.
Interpret and evaluate developments in contemporary art performance and performance theory, as well as social and cultural theories, that deal with questions of identity and subjectivity.
Conceptualise and devise practical experiments while developing their communication skills.

Assessment tasks

Contribution to Discussion
Individual Report (1)
Group Performance Project
Individual Report (2)