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Staging Australia - MEFT2300
Media, Film and Theatre

 
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: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative 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%

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