ATS1070 Intercultural theatre and performance
Faculty of Arts
ATS1070 Intercultural theatre and performance is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
In this unit, you will investigate how performances of identities, cultures and places help us understand relationships across intercultural contexts. We will explore dynamics central to intercultural theatre and performance including indigenous knowledges and identities, intersectionality and power, and place and time. You will learn by doing--creating performances that explore these dynamics in context. And you will collaborate with others to explore how we as social actors both negotiate and challenge intercultural dynamics through the arts.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Musical and theatrical performancesPerformance30%
- PodcastArtefact30%
- Musical and theatrical performancesPerformance40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse how key concepts in intercultural theatre and performance studies frame and shape the dynamics of relationships in intercultural contexts;
- 2
critically evaluate the role that performance plays in negotiating and challenging intercultural dynamics and processes;
- 3
build collaboration and teamwork skills;
- 4
learn and practice basic performance skills including staging, embodiment, and writing;
- 5
create original performance works that showcase the role and importance of performance in intercultural exchanges in a range of contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1070 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Blayne Welsh
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Blayne Welsh
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1070?
ATS1070 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1070 offered?
In 2026, ATS1070 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1070?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1070 have an exam?
No. ATS1070 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1070?
ATS1070 is part of Music; and Theatre and performance studies .