| Semester 1, 2021 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Theatre Manifesto |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Creative Arts |
| Student contribution band : | 2021 Grandfather Funding Cl 2 |
| ASCED code : | 100103 - Drama and Theatre Studies |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
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Other requisites
It is strongly suggested that students attempt this course after completing THE1001 and THE1002.
Rationale
Throughout its history directors, playwrights, performers and designers in the form of
the manifesto have constantly and uniquely redefined theatre's aesthetic and social
function. This course interrogates the application of theatrical theory from various
historical and stylistic perspectives contained within a selection of manifestos.
Synopsis
This course focuses on the interdependent relationship between theory and practice as it informs theatre practitioners. Models of specific theatre methodologies will form the basis of exploration, examining specifically the ways in which theatre has been framed and defined in the manifestos of key theatrical figures such as Brecht, Artaud, Brook, Tzara, and Grotowski. Through a series of lectures and workshops, students will be encouraged to participate in small group activities in order to replicate and explore these models. The course will culminate in work-in-progress presentations to either an in-house or appropriate public audience.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- examine theatrical practices related to the use of body, space and text explored by key theorists/practitioners in the twentieth century (TLO 1);
- develop, research, and evaluate relevant concepts through creative workshop participation (TLO 2);
- apply conceptual, reflective, planning and management skills required for rehearsals (TLO 3);
- interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments associated with the application of theory into practice (TLO 4);
- work collaboratively and critically in response to workshop and performance/rehearsal demands (TLO 5).
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mapping the manifesto (selections from Renaissance to Contemporary) | 20.00 |
| 2. | Symbolism: Appia, Strindberg, Jarry | 20.00 |
| 3. | Expressionism/futurism/Dada | 20.00 |
| 4. | Epic theatre: Bertholt Brecht | 20.00 |
| 5. | The theatre of cruelty: Antonin Artaud | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=01&subject1=THE2006)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 39.00 |
| Independent Study | 126.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL ESSAY | 100 | 30 | 05 Mar 2021 | |
| REFLECTIVE ESSAY | 100 | 30 | 05 Mar 2021 | |
| WORKSHOP & PERFORMANCE PROCESS | 100 | 40 | 05 Mar 2021 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course where required.
External and Online:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students’ responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
On-campus
It is the students’ responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination for this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .