Brecht and Beyond

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Usually 12.5 points first year level theatre studies.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The subject begins with a study of the theatre of Bertolt Brecht focusing on the radical concept of epic theatre, the new techniques for actors, the plays and their stagings at the Berliner Ensemble and elsewhere. Students will have the opportunity to investigate Brechtian acting techniques through practical workshops, to consider the historical distance between Brecht's times and the present and to analyse contemporary adaptations of the plays and the staging techniques. Students will assess Brecht's contribution to radical theatre, modern drama, and the contemporary performance. The subject is taught through lectures, play readings, critical reading anhd reflection and practical workshops.

A total of 4000 words. An essay of 3000 words 50% (due at the end of semester), class exercises of 1000 words including performances 40% and participation including preparation for practical work 10%.

A subject reader will be available.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

• demonstrate sound and independant critical thinking and anlaysis;

• be able to present written and oral communication of subject matter;

• undertake research through competent use of library and other information sources, and through defining areas of enquiry and methods of research.

Formerly available as 760-413 Brechtian Theatre. Students who have completed 760-413 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is available to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Arts students and may be credited towards a theatre studies major in either course.