ATS2296 · Musical theatre 1: History and form

Overview

The unit combines a study of the history and formal structures of 'the Musical' with practical tuition and training in writing for Musical Theatre. It examines key theoretical frameworks for the study of Musical Theatre, and defines the formal characteristics of 'the Musical' in its Broadway and other manifestations. It embodies this knowledge in practical song writing and libretto writing workshops, including sessions with leading industry professionals, exploring the implications of particular choices in structure and score.

Areas of study: Theatre and performance

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the conventions and traditions of twentieth-century musical theatre;
2. Demonstrate familiarity with the distinctive methodological issues involved in the study of the form, and of the languages appropriate to their articulation and analysis;
3. Communicate thorough knowledge of key works and developments in the field;
4. Apply skills in the formal structures and writing of musical theatre;
5. Collaborate in a team throughout a creative process from inception to execution;
6. Articulate critical analyses in systematic written argument, and in clear and confident oral presentations.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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