Australian Theatre

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Key facts

UNE unit code: THEA517

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Start

Not offered in 2024

Campus

Armidale Campus

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Intensive schools

Supervised exam

Credit points

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Australian theatre and its audiences have evolved since the first European theatrical performances after colonisation. Having a deep understanding of the history of performance helps us to see contemporary performances in context.

In this unit you will explore trends in Australian theatre from colonisation to the present day through the study and performance of outstanding Australian plays. You will investigate the linkage between changes in Australian society and theatre practice, and the contribution of Australian theatre to the development of an emerging national identity.

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites

candidature in a postgraduate award

Restrictions

THEA317

Combined units

THEA317 Australian Theatre

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Richard JordanSenior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance - Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education; School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

apply a sophisticated critical analysis and advanced understanding of the development of Australian theatre from colonisation to the present day, and the contribution of Australian theatre practice to the development of national identity and the representation of marginalised groups;
apply a sophisticated critical analysis to the diversity of historical and contemporary Australian theatre styles and forms in a variety of theatrical, political and socio-cultural contexts;
demonstrate advanced academic and theatrical skills, in particular the analysis of primary and secondary sources relating to Australian theatre, theatre theory, and practice-led research;
communicate complex concepts effectively in written, oral and/or performance forms.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Title	Must Complete	Weight	Offerings	Assessment Notes
Assessment 1	Yes	50%	All offerings	Structured Forum Tasks No. Words: 2500 (equivalent)
Assessment 2	Yes	50%	All offerings	Practice-Led Research Project or Research Project No. Words: 4000

Title

Must Complete

Weight

Offerings

Assessment Notes

Assessment 1

Yes

50%

All offerings

Structured Forum Tasks

No. Words: 2500 (equivalent)

Assessment 2

Yes

50%

All offerings

Practice-Led Research Project or Research Project

No. Words: 4000

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.