Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit is a study of texts which exist as plays and films. The unit explores ways in which dramatists and film directors realise their respective visions within the modes and techniques available to them. The unit emphasises a range of drama and cinematic approaches to the literary text. Topics include the nature and function of dialogue in play and film, mise-en-scene in theatre and film, the question of realism, and drama text and screenplay as 'blueprints' for performance.

Assessment

Written work: 60% (2500 words)
Test: 40% (2 hours)

Chief examiner(s)

Christopher Worth

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

English
Drama and theatre studies

Prerequisites

Completion of a first-year sequence

Prohibitions

DTS3830