Overview
Theatre as a form of cultural expression has been made and performed for audiences from the earliest times and is an integral part of all cultures. Theatre is ever evolving and exists as entertainment, education, ritual, an agent of change, a representation of values and a window on society. Theatre practice has developed and has influenced cultures over many centuries through a wide variety of productions in diverse spaces and venues for a range of audiences. Theatre-makers work as playwrights, actors, directors and designers, producing theatre for diverse purposes. Please note there will be some on-campus elements to this subject.
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Performing Arts
Unit focus areas
Theatre Studies Unit 1 - Pre-modern theatre styles and conventions
Theatre Studies Unit 2 - Modern theatre styles and conventions
Pre-requisites
- For both Units 1 and 2 and Units 3 and 4, students need to be based in, or be willing to travel to, Melbourne to attend productions on up to three occasions and attend an in-person performance exam for Units 3 and 4.
- Students undertaking Units 1 and 2 Theatre Studies need to have proven experience with stage/theatre/drama.
Assessments
Units 1 and 2 include the presentation of scripted and ensemble performances with an analysis of the process involved in the development of the pieces. A similar analysis and evaluation is made of professional performances. There is also an examination at the end of the academic year.
Enrolments and assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
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