Undergraduate - UnitATS3483 - Drama into film

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Not offered in 2012
Coordinator(s)	Chris Worth

Notes

Previously coded DTS3830

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) 3rd year students are required to demonstrate broader critical reading and greater analytical grasp of the topic than students studying at 2nd year level and will be invited to make tutorial presentations on their essay topics.