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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dramatic Literature 1

  • Unit Code

    MTH1011

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit introduces the student to the methods involved in analysis and interpretation of the text involved in the presentation of drama.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research and increase language skills via texts and videos.
  2. Show an ability to make a general analysis of full-length plays and make judgements as to their continuing effectiveness.
  3. Show an understanding of standard theatre terminology.
  4. Show an understanding of the basic elements of text analysis such as research, scene action and intention, structure, writing/playing styles (naturalistic and non-naturalistic) and symbolism.

Unit Content

  1. SEMESTER ONE - A general introduction to the terminology and language of theatre and its application in written and spoken forms: "Overview" study of full-length plays: -research (the author, date of writing, date of the play's setting, historic and social backgrounds, art and literature reviews and essays); themes and conclusions; action and intention; structure; contribution of the characters; the style of the writing (naturalism, non-naturalism); and symbolism. A range of plays will be looked at, including Australian realism, non-realism and absurdism, et al. SEMESTER TWO - Continued study of a range of plays as well as detailed scene analysis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
TestWritten assignment (Semester One)
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester One)
TestWritten assignment (Semester Two)
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester Two)

Text References

  • Berry, C. (1993). The actor and his text. London: Virgin.
  • Esslin, M. Pinter: A study of his plays. London: Eyre, Methuen.
  • Rees, L. (1978). A history of Australian drama. Angus & Robertson.
  • Holloway, P. (1987). Contemporary Australian dama. Currency Press.
  • Miller, J. (1986). Subsequent performance. London: Faber & Faber.
  • Fitzpatrick, P. After the doll. Edward Arnold.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Dramatic Literature 1

  • Unit Code

    MTH1011

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     Y

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

The unit introduces the student to the methods involved in analysis and interpretation of the text involved in the presentation of drama.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research and increase language skills via texts and videos.
  2. Show an ability to make a general analysis of full-length plays and make judgements as to their continuing effectiveness.
  3. Show an understanding of standard theatre terminology.
  4. Show an understanding of the basic elements of text analysis such as research, scene action and intention, structure, writing/playing styles (naturalistic and non-naturalistic) and symbolism.

Unit Content

  1. SEMESTER ONE - A general introduction to the terminology and language of theatre and its application in written and spoken forms: "Overview" study of full-length plays: -research (the author, date of writing, date of the play's setting, historic and social backgrounds, art and literature reviews and essays); themes and conclusions; action and intention; structure; contribution of the characters; the style of the writing (naturalism, non-naturalism); and symbolism. A range of plays will be looked at, including Australian realism, non-realism and absurdism, et al. SEMESTER TWO - Continued study of a range of plays as well as detailed scene analysis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
TestWritten assignment (Semester One)
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester One)
TestWritten assignment (Semester Two)
TestPractical assessment of text analysis skills (Semester Two)

Text References

  • Berry, C. (1993). The actor and his text. London: Virgin.
  • Esslin, M. Pinter: A study of his plays. London: Eyre, Methuen.
  • Rees, L. (1978). A history of Australian drama. Angus & Robertson.
  • Holloway, P. (1987). Contemporary Australian dama. Currency Press.
  • Miller, J. (1986). Subsequent performance. London: Faber & Faber.
  • Fitzpatrick, P. After the doll. Edward Arnold.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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