Overview
In this unit you will study the development and structure of various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century. You will analyse important primary sources while studying the broader political, social and cultural contexts as they apply to the history of theatrical performance practice.
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There are no requisites for this unit.
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Assessment Overview
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- Discuss the development and structure of various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century.
- Articulate attributes of performance practice relating to various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century.
- Relate the performance practices of the various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century to their broader political, social, and cultural contexts.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Presentation - 30% | |||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | |||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | |||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||
| 5 - Team Work | |||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Presentation - 30% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 30% | ||||||||||
| 3 - In-class Test(s) - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
The Enjoyment of Theatre
9th edition (2014)
Authors: Patterson, J., and Donahue, T.
Allyn and Bacon
Boston Boston , USA
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0-205-85615-2
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
IT Resources
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- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.brown@cqu.edu.au
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Topic 1: Music for the stage 1900 - 1945
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Topic 2: Theatre of paradox and social commentary
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Intensive production period: no classes, workshops, lessons in discipline areas
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Topic 3: Early 20th century realism
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Topic 5: Symbolism in the theatre
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Topic 6: Expressionism
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Topic 7: Epic theatre
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1 Presentation
Topic: European cabaret up to World War II
Music Theatre Specialisation:
Task Part A: Performance (Week 7 - exact date TBA)
You are to perform two contrasting European cabaret songs by different writers, that were written before World War II, in either the original language or an English translation. These are to be performed with piano accompaniment only, and will be presented in a public performance. Use of microphone is optional. You should include appropriate costume and movement. Staging and use of props is to be kept to a minimum in keeping with the cabaret style. The two songs should be linked with a small amount of patter. The total length of this performance is to be 7 minutes maximum.
Task Part B: Written paper (Week 8 - as per unit profile)
Length: 1000 - 1500 words
The written paper will provide the historical background to these two songs, the writers and society at the time. You will also discuss the place of these two songs in the history of cabaret and political theatre between the wars.
Technical Theatre Specialisation:
Task Part A: Performance (Week 7 - exact date TBA)
You are to stage manage the cabaret performance and to create and implement a suitable sound and lighting design for the public performance.
Task Part B: Written paper (Week 8 - as per unit profile)
Length: 1000 - 1500 words
The written paper will discuss the staging design elements for European cabaret before World War II. This will be contextualised within the history of cabaret and political theatre between the wars.
Week 8 Monday (1 May 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10 Friday (19 May 2017)
Assessment Criteria:
Music Theatre specialisation performance:
- Clarity of diction. 10%
- Accuracy of musical elements. 10%
- Appropriate interpretation of the songs. 15%
- Effective use of patter. 5%
- Effective use of costume and movement. 10%
Technical Theatre specialisation performance:
- Effective stage management of the cabaret performance 25%
- Presentation of stage manager book 25%
- Creation and implementation of sound design suitable to the cabaret setting 25%
- Creation and implementation of lighting design suitable to the cabaret setting 25%
Written paper:
- Appropriate introduction and conclusion. 10%
- Accuracy of information and depth of treatment of topic. 25%
- Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. 5%
- Correct use of APA 6th edition referencing style. 10%
- Articulate attributes of performance practice relating to various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
2 Written Assessment
Task: Write an essay on ONE of the topics provided below:
Length: 2000 words
Topic 1: The foundations of modern scenic design
Discuss the ways that scenic designers, lighting designers and directors sought to revolutionise the theatre from its traditional stylistic conventions of the 19th century to the new demands of the non-realistic stage during the early decades of the 20th century. Compare and contrast the work of at least two designers of this period. Support your argument with examples from primary sources: text and images where appropriate. All images must be correctly referenced.
Topic 2: The modern actor
Bertolt Brecht and Constantin Stanislavski both rebelled against 19th century theatrical conventions, developing new methodologies in acting, rehearsal technique, and approaches to play production. Compare and contrast their theories and practices, and how they differed from established theatrical conventions. Support your argument with examples from primary sources: text from specific plays and excerpts from the original theories where appropriate.
- Please note: This is an academic paper. Do not rely solely on web-based sources. On-line research sources obtained from peer reviewed journals or academic databases are acceptable. Any internet sources used must be scholarly and accredited. Citations from Wikipedia, Sparksnotes, or similar websites are not to be used under any circumstances.
Week 11 Monday (22 May 2017) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Friday (9 June 2017)
Assessment Criteria:
- Clear introduction and conclusion (10%)
- Accuracy of information and depth of treatment of the topic (25%)
- Appropriate use of primary and secondary sources to support the argument (20%)
- Ability to present the argument clearly and logically (25%)
- Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and clear lay-out (10%)
- Correct use of APA style for the in-text referencing and reference list (10%)
Presentation:
- This assignment is to be saved as a Word document and submitted online through the course website.
- Use 12 point Times New Roman font.
- This paper must be double-spaced.
- Sub-headings may be used as appropriate.
- All excerpts from primary sources, including diagrams and pictures should include an in-text reference, and full details included in the Reference List.
Reference List:
- Every assignment should include a reference list. This reference list can include the textbook as well as other readings you may have used.
- The Reference List is an important part of your assignment and must be presented correctly. It should include all book, journal articles (including electronic journal articles from databases), newspaper articles, scores, scripts, music recordings, video recordings and references from electronic sources.
- The referencing style is the APA Style, 6th Edition.
- The CQU library website has sections of Referencing using this style.
Before you submit your assignment
Please make sure your name and student number is clearly marked on the assignment.
- Discuss the development and structure of various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century.
- Relate the performance practices of the various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century to their broader political, social, and cultural contexts.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
3 In-class Test(s)
The in-class test will take place during the end of term examination period. It will consist of short-answer questions based on the lecture topics covered in this unit.
Exam Week Friday (16 June 2017) 5:00 pm AEST
After the completion of assessent.
The following criteria are equally weighted:
- Accuracy of factual information
- Clarity of presentation
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Depth of treatment of topics
- Discuss the development and structure of various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century.
- Relate the performance practices of the various theatre styles from the mid nineteenth century to the mid twentieth century to their broader political, social, and cultural contexts.
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
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