CAPA3310

Performance & Contemporary Culture 1

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2013

Alerts students to the range of modes available to contemporary audiences and used by contemporary practitioners both in Australia and overseas, thereby enabling students to build on their understanding of theatre practices introduced in second year.

Objectives i. To develop an understanding of contemporary performance practices with particular emphasis on European, North American and Australian cultural contexts.
ii. To develop research skills in the performing arts.
iii. To develop an ability to read and understand the key dramatic and performance texts.
iv. To develop written and performative fluency in the expression of students' understanding and research skills.
Content Close studies of particular modes of contemporary performance in relation both to their generic background and to their cultural contexts.
Replacing Course(s) DRAM3310 Performance & Contemporary Culture 1.
Transition Students who have successfully completed DRAM3310 Performance & Contemporary Culture 1 may not enrol into CAPA3310 Performance & Contemporary Culture 1.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge 40 units of Drama at 2000 level. Concurrent assumed knowledge: 1 subject drawn from DRAM3720, DRAM3800, DRAM3820 and DRAM3850 (applied subjects).
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Online Learning Activities
Presentations - Group
Presentations - Individual
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term