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Overview

This is a study of the development of Australian drama and theatre over the last 50-60 years, in the context of past and current policy and practice in the professional theatre. Students are engaged upon course-work based on a representative selection of texts from the period and Australian plays in … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Humanities and Social Sciences

Subject coordinator

Noel Maloney

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 3 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Discuss and debate aspects of contemporary theatrical practice and production, especially via theoretical insights
2.
Facilitate group discussion of a particular play or playwright
3.
Work in small groups to present a critical interpretation of an Australian play
4.
Write a comparative analysis of two or three (Australian theatre productions

Learning activities

  • Research forum
  • Group discussion following presentation
  • Script analysis; secondary reading; collaboration, planning, integration
  • Theatre visits; theatre analysis