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An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length. A series of exercises in the basic building blocks of dramatic writing, incorporating guest visits from practising and established dramatists.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length. A series of exercises in the basic building blocks of dramatic writing, incorporating guest visits from practising and established dramatists. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character. Students will present a solo performance and a short study in performance training theory.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length. A series of exercises in the basic building blocks of dramatic writing, incorporating guest visits from practising and established dramatists. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character. Students will present a solo performance and a short study in performance training theory. Develops skills in playwriting with each student working under supervision.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length. A series of exercises in the basic building blocks of dramatic writing, incorporating guest visits from practising and established dramatists. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character. Students will present a solo performance and a short study in performance training theory. Develops skills in playwriting with each student working under supervision. Students may undertake a supervised practical project in drama of a limited scale, either as an individual or in a small group.
Score: 9.953225 Details | Listing | Web page
An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Integrates a survey of Western theatre history with a public production of a significant play from that history. The play will be given a public season under the direction of a professional director. In addition students will be required to undertake theatrical projects and take part in practical exercises on texts. Building on the principles and practical skills from DRAMA 204, the course will focus more narrowly on topics of theatrical practice and dramatic representation. Classes involve theatrical workshops and collaborative projects. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character, taught by professional tutors. Students will present a solo or duo short performance. An overview of the development of modern and contemporary drama, theatre and playwriting in New Zealand. Topics include: experimental theatre, feminist drama and MÄori drama. Some plays by Pacific writers will be considered. Addresses theatre and drama's nature and origins. Introduces semiotic analysis. Considers issues such as actor, text, author, audience, space, time, social context and occasion, performance, ritual, theatricality, gender, genre, types of dramas (seasonal, everyday) and specific theatres (Renaissance, Restoration). The ideas and work of a range of modern theorists will be taught. A practical, explorative theatre or drama project, with written reflection, nominated by the student or a small group of students. Projects must be approved and supervised. Students participate in a full-scale, public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. Students participate in a full-scale public production of a full-length play. As far as possible all roles from acting to lighting to design to stage-management to front of house etc will be taken by students enrolled in the course. Direction will be by teaching staff or guest director. A number of established texts that present different challenges will be studied and students will carry out practical exercises on these texts in workshop style classes. Each student will carry out a project in directing either a short play or an excerpt from a play. No project will be longer than half an hour. A study of playwriting or workshopping or dramaturgy or a short writing project, either original or adaptation. The writing of a complete play for live performance between one hour and two hours in length. A series of exercises in the basic building blocks of dramatic writing, incorporating guest visits from practising and established dramatists. Classes in stage acting, improvisation, movement, voice and character. Students will present a solo performance and a short study in performance training theory. Develops skills in playwriting with each student working under supervision. Students may undertake a supervised practical project in drama of a limited scale, either as an individual or in a small group. Substantial individual and group project(s), including some public presentation of project work.
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