Applied Theatre

Awards offering Applied Theatre

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. Compare and contrast various applied theatre methodologies from the perspective of achieving a transformative experience;
2. Demonstrate advanced skills in developing, justifying and communicating an applied theatre project for a specific context;
3. Critically analyse from a Christian worldview the notion of theatre as a reflection of society and a force for social change;
4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the skills and methodologies required by an individual seeking to work as an Applied Theatre practitioner;
5. Critically analyse various key theatre practitioners and how their theatrical philosophies and methodologies underpin applied theatre praxis. 

Subject Content

• What is applied theatre?
• Pedagogy and creative process of applied theatre/drama
• Significant practitioners
• Constructing a narrative
• The role of applied theatre in social change
• Theatre in education
• Applied theatre of Reminiscence 
• Applied theatre in prisons
• Applied theatre in the church context

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

• Case Study Review (30%)
• Applied Theatre Project Proposal (40%)
• Research Essay (30%)