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 elementComments%ILO*
Essay (1500 words)4001, 02, 03
Performance (equivalent to 1250 words)3501
Classroom exercises (equivalent to 1000 words)2502, 04