Australian Theatre Studies
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: DRA311
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
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
- Critically analyse the relationship between theatre and its contexts;
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the historical and sociological influences on the development of Australian theatre;
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical analysis of how Australian theatre engages with, reflects and influences issues of national cultural identity;
- Display advanced collaborative and performance skills to devise and deliver an informative presentation;
- Apply indepth knowledge of Australian theatre to inform a group-devised presentation;
- 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
Assessment Methods
- Discussion Board Critical Response (10%)
- Research Essay (40%)
- Group Performance and Critical Reflection (50%)