FOMO : The fear of missing out
- Authors: Ives, Bryce
- Date: 2014
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I see your beating heart : A mother’s cantata
- Authors: Chew, Richard
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Visual art work , Musical
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Tap rhythm online pedagogical program
- Authors: Wynen, David
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Visual art work
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- Description: Tap Rhythm sought to develop an innovative, online educational programme for students and teachers of tap dancing. Comprising several levels, along with a 'tap dictionary' and the ability to download original musical scores, the syllabus was developed out of a desire to create a resource that was highly interactive and encouraged steady development. Utilising a variety of platforms and suitable for notebooks, tablets and smartphones, Tap Rhythm has already achieved significant international recognition in developing an original resource which accelerates student learning; thereby maintaining enjoyment of the peformance and enabling students to succeed on an international stage.
The Promised land performance
- Authors: Orr, Jill
- Date: 2012
- Type: Text , Visual art work
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- Description: Part of the Peformance as our Duty exhibition, 1st Venice International Peformance Art Week, December 8-15, 2012 As opposed to directly evoking a particular migration story, the work instead sought to investigate the open-ended nature of these readings, via the incorporation of multiple, unstable visual signifiers such a flags, boats, clothing and a series of performative/sculptural gestures that continually foreclosed any possibility of a direct reading of the work. In this manner, the works sought to simultaneously link each of these gestures back to both the history of Australian settlement, as well as to the journeys/travels undertaken in classical myths and legends
Between Somewhere and Nowhere exhibition
- Authors: Orr, Jill
- Date: 2011
- Type: Text , Visual art work
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- Description: Between Somewhere and Nowhere exhibition - Jenny Port Gallery, Melbourne 26th October- 18th November, 2011 The exhibition built upon the artist's long standing investigations into concepts of place, myth and history via the depiction and manipulations of the body. Gender roles and the trauma of Australia's colonial-settler heritage are also alluded to (Yet never explicitly stated) within each of the works, as are links to European/Greek myths and fables.
'I love the quality of playing, I' : Directing adventures in Ballarat"
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2010
- Type: Journal article
- Relation: Australasian Drama Studies Vol. 57, no. October (2010), p. 115-128
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- Description: The significant opportunities that the plays of Shakespeare and some of his more famous contemporaries offer for the exploration of heightened text are discussed. The key aspects and features of the training built on and provided at the Ballarat Arts Academy to ground students in acting skills and studio practice from a contemporary perspective are highlighted.
Cloudstreet
- Authors: Hall, Ross
- Date: 2010
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- Description: 'Cloudstreet', directed by Ross Hall, consisted of 5 live performances at the Post Office Box Theatre, Ballarat during October 2010. The production used the theatrically adapted text by Nicholas Enright and Justin Monjo, based on the original novel by Australian novelist Tim Winton, to explore narrative structures and their relationship to performative transposition from host medium (the novel) to live theatrical performance. The research also explored the parameters of Black Box theatre (theatre performed in a bare black box space), specifically as this relates to large cast productions, where the use of corporeal representation replaces conventional stage machinery (set and costumes). The production also explored the stylistic representational mode of 'naturalism' within the specific context of Australian family drama. The work constitutes part of my ongoing research with respect to adaptation processes and theatrical prepresentation in contemporary Australian pedagogically-based theatre.
Farragut North
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2010
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- Description: Live performance of 'Farragut' directed by Kim Durban, Red Stitch Actor's Theatre, St Kilda. 3 February - 6 March 2010. Research Background: Red Stitch Actor's Theatre has focussed on the production of contemporary plays from outside Australia for the last decade. Research Contribution: This contribution was the first production of 'Farragut North' by Beau Willimon, to be mounted outside the USA, and the first to be directed by a woman, during a season in which the Company focussed on the employment of female directors. It was the second highest selling play in the Company's history to date. Research Significance: This was a unique opportunity for Melbourne audiences to be introduced to the work of American playwright Beau Willimon. The playwright attended the season and claimed that this production was confident and excellent. The production was extensively reviewed, a sample of which can be found at http://www.redstitch.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65:farragut-north&catid=25:2010&Itemid=6 Subsequent Manifestations: In 2011 Red Stitch Actors Theatre released a book titled 'Ten Years' (by Red Stitch Theatre Actors Theatre, August 2011, Ligare: Sydney) to celebrate their tenth anniversary, and 'Farragut North' was featured on pages. The script was subsequently adapted by Beau Willimon, the playwright, with assistance of George Clooney and Grant Heslov. It was released as the film 'The Ides of March' in January 2012 and was nominated for Gloden Globe awards for Best Film and Best Actor (Ryan Gosling).
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2010
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- Description: Live performance of 'Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespear' directed by Kim Durban, Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Ballarat. 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18 and 19 September 2010. Research Background: Companies all over the world have produced this Shakespeare play which enjoyed its first production by the Arts Academy. Research Contribution: This original Australian production used an innovative approach to the aesthetic of the play by setting the work in outer space, adapting the Shakespearean setting to an intergalactic universe and having each character played by 2 actors so that each had a clone who appeared with them. Original music and dance was also composed. Research Significance: The significance of this research is that it proved the authenticity and theatrical flexibility of the material and provided sophisticated benchmarks for artist training. Durban's ongoing interest in the 'persona' of casting was continued and developed, a study first outlined in her published article The Necklace Theory. Her dramaturgical approach also intersected with current Shakespeare scholarship and introduced the play to a regional audience. It's value is attested to by the following indicators: Cast and creative members have gained employment with national and international arts companies.
Partnerships with Industry
- Authors: Smith, Chrissie
- Date: 2010
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: ACUADS 2010 Conference
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- Description: Partnerships with Industry Chrissie Louise Smith University of Ballarat Abstract Work experience or studio placement has historically been a staple in Graphic Design education. There is a high recognition of the importance of this hands-on approach to the student’s education. However there are limitations, studio placements are usually brief and the environments are generally fast paced, we have found that only a small number of students benefit from this situation. The Partnerships initiative builds on this idea of work integrated learning but broadens and deepens the student’s experience through working on a ‘real project’ with a client. To achieve this broader approach we facilitate engagement with clients on projects that involve research, as well as all elements of the design process including briefing, refining and critiquing. Another vital aspect of the Partnerships initiative is to arrange for our students to work with ‘Not for Profit’ organisations wherever possible. These organisations provide the scope that we were looking for and have the added benefit of engaging and building relationships with different sectors of the community. The projects our students are engaged in to date are still in progress but our findings so far indicate a sense satisfaction from the experience of working in collaboration with a client, getting really involved in the project and in some cases making a significant personal contribution to the community. The Partnerships initiative creates a greater opportunity for students to work on quite large projects that require a degree of research not normally facilitated by work experience and studio placements. It is anticipated that is initiative will give the student a broader view of the practice of Graphic Design and foster a long-term view of the discipline perhaps leading to further study and enhanced career decisions.
Hatpin
- Authors: Wynen, David
- Date: 2009
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- Description: 'Hatpin' choreographed by David Wynen, Helen MacPherson Smith Theatre, Ballarat, 25 June - 5 July 2009. The research component of this work involved collaborating with the artistic team within my role as choreographer. The Hatpin is a musical set at the turn of the twetieth century in Australia. This was a new interpretation of the work which for the first time involved choreography. Research relating to period design, costume and movement relevant to the period were developed. My research question relates to fulfilling criteria set out by the Director whilst supporting a project designed to replicate a professional working situation for the students involved whilst achieving the highest possible public outcomes. Original choreography was researched and presented within an original production.
The Life
- Authors: Wynen, David
- Date: 2009
- Type: Text , Visual art work
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- Description: 'The Life' directed and choreographed by David Wynen, PO Box Theatre, Ballarat, 28 - 30 October 2009. The research component of this work involved interpreting and creating an original production of 'The Life', a musical set in New York that predominantly involved an African American cast. Research relating to period design, costume and movement relevant to the period were developed. In my role as Director and Choreographer I had to develop a sensitive and realitic portrayal of the work whilst being sensitive to the intrinsic cultural nature of the piece. My research question related to fulfilling criteria set out in the performance rights whilst supporting a project designed to replicate a professional working situation for the students involved whilst achieving the highest possible public outcomes.
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
- Authors: Hall, Ross
- Date: 2009
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- Description: 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby', directed by Ross Hall, was performed at the Post Office Box Theatre, Ballarat during October 2009. The production was a seven hour live student production of David Edgar's adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel. Specifically, the production explored the research area of narrative structures and their transportation from source medium (the novel) ino the adapted theatre medium: live performance. The production also examined the use of corporeal performative respresentation (bodies in space) within the parameters of Black Box theatre: theatre stripped of all scenographic representation except bodies in a bare black space. The project also explored (and exposed student artists to) vital socio-historic-political domains of nineteenth century industrial England, with the concomitant disciplines of performance style and representational modes. The work consitutes part of my ongoing research with respect to adaptation processes and theatrical representation in contemporary Australian pedagogically-based theatre.
The antipodes
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2008
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- Description: Performance by third year performing art students at the Ballarat Arts Academy at the Ballarat Mining Exchange Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, 31st May, 2007- Running time - 2hrs 34 mins
- Description: Directed by Kim Durban
Billy Elliot The Musical
- Authors: Hodgson, Tom
- Date: 2007
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- Description: Tom Hodgson was resident Choreographer in the production of 'Billy Elliot the Musical', Capitol Theatre, Sydney, Australia and Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne, Australia, November 2007 - June 2009; LG Arts Centre, Seoul, Korea, August 2010 - March 2011; and Imperial Theatre, New York, USA, November 2009 - March 2010. 'Billy Elliot Australia' was the first attempt at a remount of the show since it's opening in the UK. Due to the show's specific geographic and cultural themes, it needed to be adjusted to suit an Australian audience. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format and cast the show prior to the start of rehearsals. Development of individual training regimes for the children and adult performers. Extensive workshops and rehearsals prior and during rehearsals to create new choreography and develop existing material. Creation of the first 'show Bible' documenting the staging and choreography of the entire show. This led to the creation of a new Australian show and the creation of a template for all further productions. The significance of the research is the creation of a first class, multi award winning Australian production. Its value is attested by the following indicators: critical and box office success in Australia; the creation of a template, both artistic and financial. for all further productions; the showcasing of Australian talent leading to high demand overseas for numerous performers from the show; and the use of the show bibles for mounting all further productions of the show. 'Billy Elliot Korea' was the first and to date only foreign language version of the show. The show is very geographic and culturally specific and had already been altered to suit differences in language and culture between the British, Australian and American versions. Research contribution: 18 months of research and preparation to format the show for a Korean audiance before rehearsals. Research into the Korean dance scene, its forms, training, history, culture and structure. Understanding the hierarchy and rehearsal practice of Korean performers. Researching of Korean Labor laws and the creation of working schedules to enable the extensive rehearsal timetable to be created. Preparation of new show Bibles for the Korean production. Developing efficient techniques for demonstrating and explaining choreography through an interpreter. This had led to preparation of templates for future foreign language versions of the show. The significance of the research is that it overcomes the cultural barriers and challenges faced when mounting a large-scale production in a foreign language for the first time. Research for 'Billy Elliot New York' is related to investigating and improving training schedules, fitness programs and rehearsal practice of the Broadway production. Research contribution: Investigating and understanding the existing methods, training hours, diet, rehabilitation, and Labor laws of the American production. Researching a safer, more efficient timetable and work load for the cast and in particular the children. Working with a nutritionist to design a diet meeting the nutritional needs of the lead boys playing Billy. The significance of this research is that it led to a more efficient, healthier cast and crew working on the Broadway production. The creation of a new timetable to facilitate adequate resting periods for the children. A new diet for the boys playing Billy to cover their high nutritional requirements.
Billy Elliot The Musical
- Authors: Wynen, David
- Date: 2007
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- Description: David Wynen performed in 'Billy Elliot The Musical', Captial Theatre Sydney, Australia, November 2007 - November 2008. The research component of this work involved collaborating with the artisitc team in my role as a performer. The musical of Billy Elliot was reinterpreted for the Australia stage as a development phase before reaching New York. Three completely new dance arrangement were researched, workshopped and explored during the process. This work also involved a process of taking the film and expanding it into a live medium. A process involving much reflection and many reincarnations. My work as a performer underwent the ultimate of peer review including high profile reviews and my casting and selection by an international panel of selectors.
City wit
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2007
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David Wynen Unplugged and Untapped
- Authors: Wynen, David
- Date: 2006
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- Description: Live performance by David Wynen, Butterfly Club, Melbourne, 12 - 15 October 2006 (1.5 hours). The research component of this work involved collaborating with Jazz musician Christopher Prank in creating tap dances as acoustic works within a cabaret setting. Research involved developing a common vocabularly for both the dancer and the musician to communicate, and the development of eight dance pieces that could only be heard within an acoustic setting. This involved separating tap dance from what is predominantly known as a visual form. My research and its performance outcome held significance as this cabaret was the first of its kind in Australia.
Inevitable Scenarios
- Authors: Hodgson, Tom
- Date: 2006
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- Description: Performance by Tom Hodgson in 'Inevitable Scenarios', The Studio, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia. 19 - 23 April 2006. 'Inevitable Scenarios' is the major piece of the IN TIME series, created over 3 years by choreographer Sue Healey. The works investigate the passage of time relating to our perception and experience. Research Contribution: A two-part extensive rehearsal period. The first being a four week intensive workshop and improvisation period, the second being refinement and development of the material to a final product performed at The Sydney Opera House. Research of film literature and art works to support the themes investigated in the workshop period. The research has led to further productions and dance films by Sue Healey on the subject. The significance of this research is the development and creation of new dance movement that challenges the audiences's perception of time and order. The work has led to critical acclaim and continuous funding and support for the choreographer to continue her research into the subject and further develop her professional craft.
Kiss Me, Kate
- Authors: Durban, Kim
- Date: 2006
- Type: Text , Play
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- Description: Live performance of 'Kiss Me, Kate' directed by Kim Durban, Princess Theatre, Melbourne. 24 November - 3 December 2006. Research Background: Companies all over the world have produced this American musical. Research Contribution: This original Australian production used an innovative approach to the aesthetic of the play-within-a play The Taming of the Shrew, which is normally set in Shakespearean dress. In this version the players were set in the Art Deco/Jazz era, causing a series of innovative approaches to, and thus a shift in audience perception of character, costume, design, choreography and instrumentation. Research Significance: The significance of this research is that it proved the authenticity and theatrical flexibility of the material and provided sophisticated benchmarks for artist training. Durban's dramaturgical approach also supported the script and introduced the work of the regional Arts Academy to Melbourne audiences through a unique partnership with Melbourne's Princess Theatre. Its value is attested to by the following indicators: cast members have gained employment with national and international arts companies including MTC and Wicked (Asian Tour). Design team members have worked on the Australian Ballet and Moomba. The production was extensively attended and reviewed.