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Building a Repertoire for Contemporary Theatre - MEFT3301
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: 72 units of credit; Excluded: THST2166
 
 
Equivalent: THST2166
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduction to the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required in the selection of plays for performance in the contemporary theatre. Involves an extended project in which students will read widely in the classical and modern repertoire and choose a season for a hypothetical contemporary theatre company.


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate empirical knowledge of classical and modern play-texts and the circumstances in which they were/are produced
  • Show a broad understanding of contemporary 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

  • Weekly reports - 40%
  • Final project - 40%
  • Workshop participation - 20%

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