Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CA 451 D100

Creative Research (3)

Class Number: 5458

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 253, CA 355, CA 356, CA 357W.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Offers fourth year theatre and performance students an opportunity to review and frame their performance practice as a unique method of inquiry. Students establish the context of their individual practices while experimenting with bespoke methods of creation, reflection, and potential presentation/production models for their capstone projects.

COURSE DETAILS:

CA 451 is the first in a two-class process of developing a final project for The Live Acts Festival in the spring of 2025. Students will be led through a creative research process to support the development of a new work of performance. In addition to developing a work in progress showing of the work by the end of the fall semester, students will develop an artistic statement and production plan to be carried into the spring semester.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • To provide students with the opportunity to individually lead the creation of a new work of performance.
  • To develop the opportunity to deeply engage in the process of creative research.
  • Introduce students to the Canadian funding system within a performance making context.
  • To serve as a moment of accumulation in an artist’s education in the Theatre & Performance at the SCA.

Grading

  • Best Show / Worst Show 10%
  • Outline Draft of Explore and Create Process 15%
  • Work in Progress Showing 15%
  • Final draft, Explore and Create Grant, Process and Documentation 40%
  • Participation 20%

NOTES:

We enter this space as collaborators. Each participant is responsible for the production and maintenance of its trajectory. This class is meant to prepare the student for professional practice. As a fourth-year class and in preparation for a final project, there will be a high standard of expected behavior and an expectation of full attendance and participation in scheduled classes, rehearsals and presentations.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Students arrive on time for scheduled classes and any group work outside of class. Absences or lateness will adversely affect the final grade. 5 mins of lateness equals 1 full absence. We will always start on the agreed upon time. Notify the instructor in advance of all absences. 2% of the final grade is reduced for every absence without reason.
  • Assignments are prepared and completed on time (i.e. readings completed in full, materials prepared for presentations, etc.)
  • Everyone participates in group discussions and presentations. We hold each other accountable in the studio and to appropriate behaviour.
  • Individual research and group studio practice outside of the scheduled class times will be required.
  • Avoid wearing scents.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

TBD depending on the direction of an individual's creative process. 

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.