World Theatre Studies

Awards offering World Theatre Studies

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

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Applied Social Science
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Arts (Education Studies)
• Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
• Bachelor of Ministry
• Diploma of Arts
• Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of a world theatre tradition and its cultural and/or theoretical context(s) by appraising a specific performance convention;
2. Practically demonstrate understanding of a selected performance convention through the confident and effective use of body and voice;
3. Using a range of resources compare the selected performance convention to ONE other performance practice.
4. Present and sustain a critically defined vocal characterisation in performance demonstrating control of vocal dynamics; pitch, pace, articulation, tone, projection, timing, cues and rhythm;
5. Present and sustain a critically defined physical characterisation in performance that demonstrates complexity, belief, control, energy, conviction, clarity and focus;
6. Present a coherent monologue that uses performance elements to convey an interpretation, establish an actor audience relationship and uses the given performance space;
7. 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;
8. 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;
9. 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%)