Critical Performance (9708.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
South Bank, QLD |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify the practice of dramaturgy and critical reflection in contemporary performance;
2. Analyse key performance texts and apply to the development of new work;
3. Employ principles of contemporary performance writing to write a new performance text;
4. Employ critical, literary and reflective skills in your creative practice as an emerging; and
5. Employ communication skills in academic and creative contexts.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Lisa O'Neill |
| 2024 | South Bank, QLD | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Lisa O'Neill |
Required texts
DRAMATURGY AT1
Catteneo, A. (1997) Dramaturgy: an overview. In G. Proehl, et al (Eds.) Dramaturgy: a sourcebook. Orlando, Florida: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Cardullo, B. (Ed.) (1991). What is dramaturgy? New York, NY: Peter Lang Publishing.
Kelly, K. (2013). Post-Millennial Australian Dramaturgies. In Tait, P. (Ed.) Catching Acts: Australian Theatre in the 2000s. Amsterdam: Rodophi.
Luckhurst, M. (2008). Dramaturgy: a history. Cambridge, UK: University of Cambridge Press.
Turner, C. & Berrndt, S. (2008). Chapter One - What is dramaturgy: a slippery turn. London, UK: Palgrave MacMillan.
Students must demonstrate additional research undertaken relevant to the topic
DRAMATURGY AT2
Plays:
Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill
When the Rain Stops Falling by Andrew Bovell
August Osage County by Tracy Letts
Readings:
Fuchs, E. (2004). EF's visit to a small planet: some questions to ask a play. Theater, Vol. 34, No. 2
Kelly, K. (2013). Post-Millennial Australian Dramaturgies. In Tait, P. (Ed.) Catching Acts: Australian Theatre in the 2000s. Amsterdam: Rodophi.
Kenneth, T. Shellard D. (Ed.) (2007) Theatre Writings. Los Angeles, California: Drama Publishers.
Meyrick, J. (2007). Cut and paste: new play dramaturgical development. In Theatre Research International. Vol 31, No. 3.
PERFORMANCE WRITING AT3
Brown –Ash, M. (2012) Home. Brisbane: PlayLab (Digital version)
Churchill, C. (2000). Far Away. London: Nick Hearn Books.
Kane, S. (2001) Complete Plays. London: Methuen Contemporary Dramatists.
Weekly readings extracted from the following texts and online sources:
Aristotle. (Trans.) Halliwell, S. (1995). Poetics. London: Harvard University Press.
Croggon, A. (2013). The perfect storm: playwright vs. director. Retrieved from http://www.abc.net.au/arts/blog/Alison-Croggon/playwright-versus-director-130731/ on 12 July 2015
Egri, L. (2009) The Art of Dramatic Writing. Tennessee: BN Publishing.
Laera, M. (Ed) (2014) Theatre and Adaptation. London, UK: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama.
Mamet, D. (2000) Three Uses of the Knife: on the nature and purpose of drama. New York, NY: Vintage Books.
Murray-Smith, J. (2015) A Lover's War. PWA Conference Keynote 2015. Retrieved from http://www.pwa.org.au/joanna-murray-smiths-keynote-address-npf15/ on 29 July 2016
Naglazas, M (2016) Feather Duster, The West Australian, 22 February 2016. Retrieved from https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/entertainment/events/a/30848677/simon-stone-and-the-wild-duck/ on29 July 2016
Laera, M. (Ed) (2014) Theatre and Adaptation. London, UK: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama.
Saunders, G. (2002) Love Me or Kill Me. Manchester, UK: Manchester University Press.
Shepard, Sam (2013) Q&A. Interviewed by Claire Dwyer Hogg, The Observer, 1 December 2013.
Vogler, C. (2007) The Writer's Journey: Mythic structure for writers. California: Michael Wiese Productions.
Participation requirements
It is advised that students attend all class sessions to successfully complete this unit.
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
Students will be need access to the student online management system Canvas
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
