Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy) (MC-THTRDRA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Through a balance of theory and practical subjects, laboratory-based workshops, seminars, lectures, self-directed exercises, tutorials, practical master classes and internships, the key learning outcomes are:

• advanced dramaturgical awareness, providing the knowledge to understand work within its socio-cultural environment;
• ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and community work;
• knowledge and skills in working in the rehearsal room with directors and creative teams;
• advanced ability to engage creatively and imaginatively with textual, visual and performed artworks;
• the knowledge, practice and critical approaches required to build the Australian performance culture of the future;
• an awareness of intercultural and international differences, with a focus on Asia;
• the skills to be flexible practitioners who can operate as leaders in multiple contexts;
• reflective practitioners with embedded research skills and knowledge;
• advanced critical, artistic and conceptual skills;
• ability to comprehend, interpret and intelligently engage with the work of significant practitioners and theorists in the field.

Generic skills

On completion of this course the students should demonstrate the ability to:

• work across disciplines, create and organise a range of aesthetic material
• communicate verbally and orally
• collaborate and be flexible
• use a range of research tools and methodologies
• lead others in the skills of problem solving
• interpret and analyse with a capacity for critical thinking
• reflect and evaluate to employ innovation methodologies
• work as a leader showing initiative and openness
• network, broker and mentor

Graduate attributes

• Advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline
• A capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society
• The capacity to value and participate in projects which require team work
• An appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research
• An ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
• A capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
• An advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the specialist area
• Well developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area characterised by flexibility of approach
• An understanding of the significance and value of knowledge to the wider community (including business and industry)