DTH5006

Theatre Industry Project (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Rachel Fensham

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who complete this unit successfully should have developed: 1. The ability to design a research project relevant to the needs of a specific aspect of the professional performing arts industry. 2. An understanding of the frameworks that produce high quality theatre research. 3. An enhanced knowledge of the ways in which artists, administrators, critics and audiences interact in the performing arts industry. 4. The capacity to produce a qualitative research report and to demonstrate excellent written communication skills.

Assessment: Initial research proposal (2000 words): 30% + A research report (7000 words): 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: Dramatic Criticism, Theory, Methods and at least three other level 4/5 units in the program