UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

ATS1287 Performance in context 1

Faculty of Arts

ATS1287 Performance in context 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Not offered
Assessment
Exam 5%
and 4 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before ATS1287

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS1287

1 unit list ATS1287 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: DTS1060

Overview

Performance in Context I will be a foundational unit in the Theatre major and minor. Whilst offering a general introduction to concepts, theories and practices in the discipline, the primary focus of the unit will be on theatre history and historiography. Students will examine the development of theatrical conventions in key periods of theatre history, and the relationship of theatrical performance to social, political and cultural forces. The continuing influence of past modes of performance in the development of contemporary theatrical forms will also be explored.

Offerings in 2027

The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for ATS1287.

Assessment

  • The Great Week 3 QuizQuiz / Test
    5%
  • Annotated BibliographyWritten
    25%
  • Analytical essayWritten
    30%
  • The Great Exam Preparation QuizQuiz / Test
    5%
  • On-line Moodle assessmentQuiz / Test
    35%

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. 1

    Familiarity with concepts, theories and practices within the discipline Theatre Studies

  2. 2

    Deeper knowledge of theatre history

  3. 3

    Ability to perform research in theatre history

  4. 4

    Understanding of the ways in which performance codes of historicized texts might be translated into the processes of contemporary theatre

  5. 5

    Awareness of the range of communicative languages used on stage, and of the critical discourses appropriate to their description and analysis

  6. 6

    Ability to articulate critical interpretations of dramatic texts and processes in systematic written argument.

Workload and teaching

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.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Felix Nobis
Unit Coordinators
Dr Felix Nobis

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS1287?

ATS1287 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after ATS1287?

ATS1287 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS1288.

When is ATS1287 offered?

ATS1287 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

How much work is ATS1287?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS1287 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 5% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Literary Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available