Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
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| Unit name | Playing Text |
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| Unit code | FPB236 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Theatre |
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| Available as student elective? | %asset_metadata_unit.AvailableAsElective_value^empty:No% |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of critical theory and industry practice related to the interpretation of texts for performance.
- Critically compare a range of texts for performance.
- Analyse the realisation of theatrical texts with reference to their social, cultural and historical contexts.
- Identify the social and ethical issues that inform and are embedded in texts for performance.
- Develop skills in the use of creative practice to inform the interpretation of texts.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
FPB336 Playing Text.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 hours per week for 13 weeks |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 200 level: Assessment task 1: In-class performative reading and 750 word exegesis (25%) Assessment task 2: Performance with 300 word artists statement (35%) Assessment task 3: 1,500 word critical essay (40%) 300 Level: Assessment task 1: In-class performative reading and 750 word exegesis (25%) Assessment task 2: Performance with 300 word artists statement (35%) Assessment task 3: 2,000 word critical essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | To be advised by Unit Coordinator |
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| Recommended |
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