THS 4001 Modern Theatre: Theory and Practice

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RATIONALE:

A study of the major theoreticians and practitioners of modern drama and theatre contributes to an understanding of current directions and discourse in the area.

SYNOPSIS:

A study of the major theoreticians and practitioners of modern drama and theatre contributes to an understanding of current directions and discourse in the area. The relationship between theory and practice in modern theatre has been a dynamic one. Practice has given rise to a range of theories about the cultural and social significance of drama and theories about the nature of dramatic structure, performance and production. Theory has preceded or accompanied major changes in the presentation of dramatic forms and their cultural and social consequences. The exploration of this relationship leads to an understanding of how both theory and practice have contributed to an understanding and articulation of theatre in varying contexts.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

1. an advanced understanding of contemporary theatre and performance;
2. an appreciation of stylistic variations evident in contemporary performance practices;
3. an ability to apply theory to theatrical performance and to demonstrate understanding of a variety of performance theories;
4. an understanding of how theatre practice informs theory in modern theatre.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

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Further details about the due dates are provided to students at the first class meeting of the term.

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Further details about the due dates are provided to students at the first class meeting of the term.

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Further details about the due dates are provided to students at the first class meeting of the term.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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