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<p>As an outcome of this unit students research heightened theatrical style from Ancient Greeks through to the twenty-first century and reflect upon the development of different performance languages. Students examine the ways in which key artists have responded to their political, social and cultural environment and to changing technologies. Students compare these trajectories and categories and analyse their relationship to Music Theatre. Students identify appropriate methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of heightened style in the performing arts and apply these methods in written and performative assessment tasks.</p>
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<p>•Historically situated approaches to heightened theatrical style and its relationship to Theatre and Music Theatre.</p>
<p>•The significance of key artists and theorists to the development of theatrical style from Aristotle, Shakespeare, Moliere, the 20th C Avant Garde to key contemporary practitioners,</p>
<p>•Aesthetic, social and political forces affecting the development of theatrical style across diverse periods</p>
<p>•The response of key artists to their times and to changing technologies.</p>
<p>•Methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of theatre and music theatre</p>
<p>•Languages of critical analysis applied to theory and to practice</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>As an outcome of this unit students research heightened theatrical style from Ancient Greeks through to the twenty-first century and reflect upon the development of different performance languages. Students examine the ways in which key artists have responded to their political, social and cultural environment and to changing technologies. Students compare these trajectories and categories and analyse their relationship to Music Theatre. Students identify appropriate methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of heightened style in the performing arts and apply these methods in written and performative assessment tasks.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Historically situated approaches to heightened theatrical style and its relationship to Theatre and Music Theatre.</p> <p>•The significance of key artists and theorists to the development of theatrical style from Aristotle, Shakespeare, Moliere, the 20th C Avant Garde to key contemporary practitioners,</p> <p>•Aesthetic, social and political forces affecting the development of theatrical style across diverse periods</p> <p>•The response of key artists to their times and to changing technologies.</p> <p>•Methods for the critical appraisal and analysis of theatre and music theatre</p> <p>•Languages of critical analysis applied to theory and to practice</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/paatc2003">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify performance styles across a range of historical and aesthetic practices from the Ancient Greeks to contemporary times.</p>
K2
<p>Recognise heightened theatrical style and identify the relationships between music theatre and other art forms through history.</p>
K3
<p>Interpret the influence of political, cultural and social movements on art, with a particular emphasis on theatre and music theatre.</p>
K4
<p>Be aware of seminal works and significant theorists, playwrights and practitioners relating to heightened theatrical style</p>
K5
<p>Recognise theoretical paradigms that underpin a study of the performing arts and relate this to music theatre</p>
K6
<p>Research dramaturgical principles as they can be applied to analysis of heightened style in theatre</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate research skills relevant to theoretical and studio based practice.</p>
S2
<p>Analyse heightened theatrical style in the wider context of artistic and cultural histories with particular reference to music theatre</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an ability to thoughtfully express ideas through verbal and written communication.</p>
S4
<p>Display ability to think critically and independently</p>
S5
<p>Apply skills in collaborative practice and group work</p>
S6
<p>Build ability to organisation individual study plans and practices</p>
A1
<p>Compare critical perspectives and be able to articulate a self-reflexive position regarding heightened style in theatre and music theatre</p>
A2
<p>Adapt notions of style from historic contexts to contemporary performance</p>
A3
<p>Apply individual, self-organised work practices.</p>
A4
<p>Engage in collaborative and co-operative work practices</p>
A5
<p>Apply self-reflexive reflection and decision making to the creative process</p>
Assessment
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<p>Research Essay including analysis of a live performance (1,500 – 2,000 words)</p>
<p>Research essay requiring evidence of research into and understanding of style and genre, applied to an analysis of live performance.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K5, S2, A1
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<p>Short answer test: 2 hours</p>
<p>Test of the history of style and genre in performance requiring assimilation and understanding of key concepts and significant artists and their contributions</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K4, S4, S6, A2
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<p>Tutorial participation, completion of hurdle tasks as required and class attendance as measured by written notes brought to class</p>
<p>Class engagement, completion of hurdle tasks as required and contribution to discussion.</p>
<p>10-20%</p>
K2, S3, S5, A4, A5
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<p>Class Presentation</p>
<p>Class presentation relating to weekly study of the development of style in theatre</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K3, K6, S1, S6, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Arts Academy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/paatc2003">100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies</a>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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