Overview
Performance as a cultural phenomenon in relation to a variety of historical and theoretical approaches to research methodology.
About this paper
| Paper title | Performance Research |
|---|---|
| Subject | Theatre Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PERF 201 or THEA 211 or THEA 221
- Restriction
- THEA 423
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Programme Co-ordinator.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Dr Suzanne Little
- Textbooks
THEA 323 course reader can be purchased from the University print shop at the beginning of the semester and is available on Blackboard.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Develop an understanding of a variety of research methods useful to performance research
- Gain an understanding of the issues and complexity involved in researching performance
- Develop individual research interests
- Identify and apply a research lens appropriate to the study and analysis of a specific performance or related topic
- Further develop research and academic writing skills
Overview
Performance as a cultural phenomenon in relation to a variety of historical and theoretical approaches to research methodology.
About this paper
| Paper title | Performance Research |
|---|---|
| Subject | Theatre Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PERF 201 or THEA 211 or THEA 221
- Restriction
- THEA 423
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Programme Co-ordinator.
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Suzanne Little
- Textbooks
THEA 323 course reader can be purchased from the University print shop at the beginning of the semester and is available on Aoroa.
- Course outline
Please contact the School of Performing Arts office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Develop an understanding of a variety of research methods useful to performance research.
- Gain an understanding of the issues and complexity involved in researching performance.
- Develop individual research interests.
- Identify and apply a research lens appropriate to the study and analysis of a specific performance or related topic.
- Further develop research and academic writing skills.