PRFM2604 - Sociology of Theatre

Semester 2, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Ian Maxwell
Phone: +61 2 9351 6847
Email: ian.maxwell@sydney.edu.au

Description

Theatre and performance as artistic practices are not autonomous: they take place in a complex cultural field, the effects of which necessarily influence and shape the practice itself. In this unit of study, we will develop an understanding of the field of theatrical production in contemporary Australia, both theoretically, using the sociological theory of Pierre Bourdieu, and practically, as we create our own, viable, performing arts company. Areas to be covered include production management, budgeting and programming.

Assessments

1x1500wd take-home exercise (25%), 1x500wd equivalent group presentation (10%), 1x1500wd portfolio (40%), 1x1000wd literature summary (25%)

Textbooks

Selected readings available through Copy Centre

Classes

1x3-hr/week seminar

Prerequisites

18 junior credit points from subject areas listed in Table A

Prohibitions

PRFM3012

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