Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
5 x 5-hour intensive workshops per semester
Prerequisites
1 72 units of topics
2 Admission into BCADN-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
3 36 units of topics
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2 and 3))
2 Admission into BCADN-Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
3 36 units of topics
Must Satisfy: ((1) or (2 and 3))
Topic description
This topic introduces aspects of dramaturgical practice in theatre production, with a focus on new writing for performance. Dramaturgy involves applying skills in research and analysis to theatre production. It includes study of the culture, society and conventions that form the context of play scripts, and an enquiry into the significance of making theatre for audiences today. What kind of world does the play represent? How is that world best represented on stage? And what will make the play work in the theatre for an audience today?
Educational aims
This topic will:
- outline developments in the history, theory and practice of dramaturgy
- introduce aspects of dramaturgical practice, including new writing for performance
- provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in dramaturgical research and analysis
- develop students appreciation of new writing for performance
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate:
- an understanding of key developments in the history, theory and practice of dramaturgy in theatre production
- an understanding of aspects of dramaturgical practice, with reference to new performance
- skills in applying research and analysis to theatre production
- an appreciation of new writing for performance
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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