CRITICAL STUDIES IN THEATRE 4 | Federation University

PAATC2004 CRITICAL STUDIES IN THEATRE 4

This course follows the development of Naturalism and Realism from the C19th to C21st, in theatre in Europe, the US and Australia. Students examine what it means to `act naturally¿ and consider the limits of a style of theatre that aspires to hold the `mirror up to nature¿ and reflect real life on stage. Students research the broad social contexts and philosophical shifts that underpin the development of naturalism and realism in the theatre. As a result of this course students analyse and reflect upon the continuing dominance of realism in theatre to contemporary times. Key theorists, playwrights and plays will be studied along with the rise of the director.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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