Unit

School Of Humanities And Communication Arts

Performing Personae and Popular EntertainmentWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101461.2

Discipline: PERFORMING ARTS NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 3

Credit Points: 10

About this Unit
In this unit students, will be introduced to modes of personality presentation applicable to popular performance forms and media, as well as challenges and limitations involved in the construction of images of public identity or personality for the entertainment, communication and media industry. They will inquire into values, concepts and forms of persona presentation relevant to contemporary social settings. In addition, students will gain insight into media performance styles that employ presentational personae, and their applications in a variety of settings. Academic research, practical workshop experience and personal reflection will be used to develop required levels of practical understanding.