Staging Australia - MEFT2300


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of English, Media and Performing Arts
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
	Equivalent: AUST2027, THST2163
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Broadly-based study of the rise of Australian theatre since the 1960s, with the focus on recent performance. The emphasis is on wide theatrical movements, including the larrikin theatre of the 1970s, alternative/community theatre; Aboriginal theatre; women's and multicultural performance; and current trends in playwriting and contemporary performance.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate empirical knowledge of Australian theatre and drama and the circumstances in which the plays and performance works were/are produced
Show a broad understanding of contemporary Australian theatrical practices, styles and conventions
Read dramatic texts with critical understanding of both content and methodology
Construct an argument within conventions of academic essay writing
Access resources independently
Make an academic presentation in class
Demonstrate a capacity for team work
Show awareness of basic methods and principles for creating a dialogue between theory and practice.

Assessment

Seminar paper/presentation (2000 words) - 40%
Research essay (2500 words) - 40%
Seminar participation - 20%