Available in 2024
Course code

CAPA2410

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course will explore various ways in which theatre and performance making in Australia is shaped by specific cultural identities. A diverse range of approaches to theatre and performance making will be examined, such as the role of Indigenous, queer, feminist, disabled and culturally diverse artists. This particular focus on the construction of cultural identities will inform students in creating their own scene-based performances.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate awareness of a diverse range of approaches to expressing cultural identities via the medium of theatre and performance.

2. Demonstrate foundational skills in researching, analysing, structuring and creating a feasible performance proposal that explores cultural diversity.

3. Develop a portfolio of Performance Resources for a contemporary theatre event.


Content

Case study based theoretical and practical explorations of the main areas informing the creation of contemporary theatre and performance in Australia: Body, Self, Site and Script. The course will culminate in the preparation and presentation of a performance / creative project.


Assessment items

Presentation: Oral and Written Presentation

Project: Project

Professional Task: Performance Resources


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 7 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 2
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 8

Course outline