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Overview

The staff-led creation and realisation of a theatrical production (or productions) for public performance.

The paper focuses on a specific theatrical genre or topic, e.g. documentary/verbatim theatre and performance, on which students undertake research and then create and produce their own performance work(s).

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Production Project
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.2500
Points 30 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2026 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,441.25
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
72 300-level THEA points
Notes
With approval from the Programme Co-ordinator, the normal prerequisite may be waived for students with an equivalent level of knowledge. To do this, apply for Special Permission at the 'Review and Submit' stage of your application.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: Associate Professor Hilary Halba

Teaching Arrangements

Classes include a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and rehearsals.

Textbooks
Readings for this paper will be drawn from a variety of textbooks. Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

  • Knowledge of the form and exemplars of a particular theatrical genre or form
  • The ability to investigate, create and produce a performance work on a particular topic
  • Enhanced research skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues/peers
  • The ability to reflect critically, in writing, on theatrical practice

Overview

The staff-led creation and realisation of a theatrical production (or productions) for public performance.

The paper focuses on a specific theatrical genre or topic, e.g., documentary/verbatim theatre and performance, on which students undertake research and then create and produce their own performance work(s).

About this paper

Paper title Advanced Production Project
Subject Theatre Studies
EFTS 0.2500
Points 30 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
72 300-level THEA points
Notes
With approval from the Programme Co-ordinator, the normal prerequisite may be waived for students with an equivalent level of knowledge. To do this, apply for Special Permission at the 'Review and Submit' stage of your application.
Eligibility
Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

spa@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convener: Associate Professor Hilary Halba

Teaching Arrangements

Classes include a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and rehearsals.

Textbooks
Readings for this paper will be drawn from a variety of textbooks. Your lecturer will give you a list of required readings at the commencement of the paper.
Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will gain:

  • Knowledge of the form and exemplars of a particular theatrical genre or form
  • The ability to investigate, create and produce a performance work on a particular topic
  • Enhanced research skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues/peers
  • The ability to reflect critically, in writing, on theatrical practice
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