Description

Course aim

To acquaint students with the techniques, themes, influences and substance of Australian plays and productions as realised by contemporary playwrights and directors.

Course content

David Allen, Roxxy Bent, Alex Buzo, Jimmy Chi, Timothy Daly, Alma de Groen, Colin Free, Colin Gilbert, Jack Hibbard, Eva Johnson, Daniel Keene, Verity Laughton Tobsha Learner, Anne-Marie Mykyta, Hannie Rayson, John Romeril, Patrick White, David Williamson, new women and Aboriginal playwrights.

Assessment

Critiques of scripts and productions 1250 words 30%

Tutorial work 1000 words 20%

Project/Paper 2250 words equivalent 50%

Other Details

Offered in: 2011, 2010, 2009
Levels: Undergraduate - Honours
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