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Unit of study_
EDUF3034: Australian Theatre, Film and Learning
2027 unit information
This unit of study examines the Australian identity through an exploration of Australian film, theatre, and television traditional formats and new digital content and delivery platforms. The unit focuses on young Australian playwrights, performers and filmmakers, and the range of learning that takes place through young people's engagement in, and appreciation of, theatre, film, television and digital content. A variety of genre, formats and delivery are critically examined against the backdrop of Australian historical and sociological perspectives. Critical analysis is undertaken, not only through deconstructing Australian films and plays, but also through constructing digital content, using smart phone video application. Australian Theatre, Film and Learning goes behind the scenes, with intimate access to leading theatre and film industry experts as guest speakers, with opportunities to see Australian non-traditional and traditional performance and theatre first hand, through exciting field trips. In examining Australian plays, television and films as cultural artifacts, perceptions of Australian identity are challenged with a particular focus on the works of Australian Indigenous, multicultural and female creatives. Students enrolled in this unit will incur a levy to cover any additional costs.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Critically analyse the nature, scope, and historical development of Australian theatre, film, and media, considering the social, cultural, political, and historical factors that shape these industries.
- LO2. Evaluate personal experiences of theatre, film, and media, with a focus on their role as learning mediums in educational and community settings.
- LO3. Engage with and reflect on live theatre and film productions to deepen understanding of contemporary Australian performance, including First Nations perspectives and performance deconstruction.
- LO4. Investigate and apply approaches to learning in theatre, film, and media, drawing on practical experiences and contemporary research to explore their impact in schools and communities.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive January - February 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive June - July 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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