SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE
DRA2SIP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Subject is divided into three parts: 1) an exploration of early modern theatre practice; 2) Textual study of five early modern plays ; 3) a focus on different types of contemporary Shakespeare in production.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rob Conkie
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: DRA1MKT or HUS1MOV or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: DRA3SIP
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse texts and contexts to write a critical essay
- Activities:
- Secondary research; essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Deliver an oral comparative analysis of selected Shakespearean performances
- Activities:
- Research Forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Research into the practices of the early modern theatre
- Activities:
- Workshop classes; secondary research
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Work in teams to create short Shakespearean performances
- Activities:
- Performance
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rob Conkie
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Performance (equivalent to 1250 words) | 35 | 01 | |
| Classroom exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | 02, 04 |