This course aims to provide students with an introduction to some of the major developments in Australian drama and theatre in the twentieth century. Works by key Australian playwrights, for example Lawler, Williamson, Hewett, Davis, Buzo, Enright and Rayson will be studied both theoretically and practically. The plays chosen represent the wide range of subject matter and theatrical form that is evident in the modern Australian dramatic repertoire. In order to contextualise the plays studied, some examination will be given to more important elements of the stage history of Australia covering the last 50 years.
Courses are designed to provide students with the opportunity to study theory through its practical application.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Critically assess the major historical developments in Australian drama since the 1950's.
- Identify and analyse key themes in modern Australian drama.
- Undertake independent research to explore conceptual ideas related to Australian theatre.
- Make appropriate performance methodology choices for performance of selected texts.
- Apply theoretical concepts in performance or in a written production book.
- Understand and successfully deploy a range of terms and concepts integral to Drama and Theatre Studies.
Indicative Assessment
Two 2,500 word essays (25% each) (LO 1, 2, 3, 6)
Weekly workshop tasks and end of semester in-class, video-recorded performance task or written project (25%) (LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Tutorial contribution and in-class video-recorded presentation (25%) (LO 1, 2, 3, 6)
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Workload
One 1-hour lecture, one compulsory 1-hour tutorial, one compulsory 2 hour workshop and at least 5 hours self-directed learning per week for 13 weeks. At least 6 hours of rehearsal time during the course of the semester. (130 hours total workload over the semester)
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be posted on the course Wattle site.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2604 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4530 | 20 Feb 2017 | 27 Feb 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 26 May 2017 | In Person | N/A |
