Overview
Theatre as a form of cultural expression has been made and performed for audiences from the earliest times and is an integral part of all cultures. Theatre is ever evolving and exists as entertainment, education, ritual, an agent of change, a representation of values and a window on society. Theatre practice has developed and has influenced cultures over many centuries through a wide variety of productions in diverse spaces and venues for a range of audiences. Theatre-makers work as playwrights, actors, directors and designers, producing theatre for diverse purposes. Please note there will be some on-campus elements to this subject.
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Performing Arts
Unit focus areas
Theatre Studies Unit 3 - Producing theatre
Theatre Studies Unit 4 - Presenting an interpretation
Pre-requisites
Students undertaking Units 3 and 4 Theatre Studies need to have completed Units 1 and 2 Theatre Studies and/or Units 1 and 2 Drama.
Assessments
Students complete School- Assessed Coursework for Unit 3 (30%) and Unit 4 (15%), as well as a performance examination (30%) and a written examination (25%).
Enrolments and Assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
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