Details for World Theatre Studies

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: DRA203
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton

Prerequisites

The following courses are prerequisites:

DRA101—Improvisation and Playbuilding

Awards offering World Theatre Studies

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of a world theatre tradition and its cultural and/or theoretical context(s) by appraising a specific performance convention;
Practically demonstrate understanding of a selected performance convention through the confident and effective use of body and voice;
Using a range of resources compare the selected performance convention to ONE other performance practice.
Present and sustain a critically defined vocal characterisation in performance demonstrating control of vocal dynamics; pitch, pace, articulation, tone, projection, timing, cues and rhythm;
Present and sustain a critically defined physical characterisation in performance that demonstrates complexity, belief, control, energy, conviction, clarity and focus;
Present a coherent monologue that uses performance elements to convey an interpretation, establish an actor audience relationship and uses the given performance space;
Demonstrate the detailed application of selected aspect(s) of theatre theory to a performance, using appropriate performance and production elements, to fulfil a specific artistic intention;
Demonstrate advanced creative processes and application of theatre theory to a solo performance; critically analyse how their creative process influenced dramatic choices and led to the development of their specific artistic intention; justify the use of appropriate practical techniques;
Critically evaluate a presented solo performance, critiquing the extent to which artistic intentions were realised, reflecting on learning experiences from a Christian worldview.

Subject Content

The Origins of Theatre Around the World and Christian reflections; Ritual, Greek & Roman Theatre, Medieval
Commedia dell’ Arte
English Renaissance Theatre (Elizabethan, Jacobean & Caroline); Restoration Theatre (Comedy of Manners)
19th Century Melodrama
Asian Theatre
Realism (Naturalism); Non-Realism
Epic Theatre
Theatre of Cruelty
Theatre of the Oppressed
Poor Theatre
Applied Theatre

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
E-learning (online)
Intensive
Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Individual Presentation (40%)
Solo Performance (30%)
Solo Performance Report (30%)