760-213 Australian Theatre

BA students may credit this subject to an Australian studies major.

Usually 25 points of first year theatre studies.

This subject is a study of representative Australian plays in performance, selected for historical, dramatic, theatrical and cultural significance. Topics to be covered include colonial theatre, commercial theatre, indigenous theatre, the New Wave, and emerging playwrights.

• demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes;

• be able to present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.

Attendance at performances of 3 Australian plays and a 1000 word analysis 25% (due end week 8); a tutorial presentation and a written paper of 1000 words 25% (due one week after presentation); and an essay of 2000 words 50% (due end semester).