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PRFM3611: Dramaturgy
2025 unit information
What is a dramaturg How do you read a play Collaboratively create non-text based performance Prepare a production of a classic play This unit of study will investigate the various roles of the dramaturg, and may include a focus on new play dramaturgy, background research for historical plays, translation, and/or the role of the dramaturg as co-creator in performance works. This unit will include practical exercises in observing and analysing the development of a new Australian play or text for performance.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Theatre and Performance Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points in 2000 level PRFM including PRFM2601 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PRFM3010 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the evolution of the dramaturg in European, North American and Australian contexts;
- LO2. Understand what is involved in the research and analysis required for new play dramaturgy, background research for historical texts, and devising new work and apply these skills in a variety of practical contexts;
- LO3. Work collaboratively as a team member in a creative context
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