Course code: 3776 + Mid-year entry available + 1 year
full-time, 2 years part-time + On-campus (Clayton)
Coordinator: Rachel Fensham
This
coursework program is designed to give students an opportunity to increase
their knowledge of theory and practice in contemporary theatre, whether for the
purposes of teaching, community work or advanced industry practice.
Students will gain a creative and critical understanding of current theatre
practice, including its history, production, reception and other cultural and
aesthetic issues that inform its ongoing evolution. While focused on theatre in
professional, community and educational contexts, the program will also engage
with cultural diversity in the local and global environment. It will encourage
interdisciplinary approaches to the theory and practice of theatre and
performance.
The teaching will be based in the theatre and rehearsal spaces of the Monash
Performing Arts building. The duration of the course is normally two semesters
full-time or four semesters part-time, although there are opportunities for
substantial credit for those students with relevant professional experience or
equivalent higher degree study. Some teaching will occur in block mode during
mid or summer-semester breaks.
The minimum requirement for entry is ONE of the following:
All applicants will need to supply a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees.
Other units within the school or faculty, such as CLS 4760 (Gender, body and performance), may be accredited as electives with approval from the course coordinator.
Students may apply to transfer to the Master of Theatre program after successful completion of at least 24 points if they achieve a minimum credit grade in the core unit and a credit average overall.
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