Details for Australian Theatre Studies

Awards offering Australian 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. Critically analyse the relationship between theatre and its contexts;
2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the historical and sociological influences on the development of Australian theatre;
3. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical analysis of how Australian theatre engages with, reflects and influences issues of national cultural identity;
4. Display advanced collaborative and performance skills to devise and deliver an informative presentation;
5. Apply indepth knowledge of Australian theatre to inform a group-devised presentation;
6. Demonstrate synthesis and critical evaluation of a performance, justifying choices, considering its impact on others and reflecting from a Christian worldview.

Subject Content

• Introduction to Australian theatre 
• The first Australian plays
• Coming of age plays
• The New Wave
• The rise of Australian Indigenous theatre
• Australian play texts
• Contemporary Australian theatre 
• Christian theatre in Australia

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

• Discussion Board Critical Response (10%)
• Research Essay (40%)
• Group Performance and Critical Reflection (50%)