Overview
Advanced study of 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 | 0.1667 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,393.95 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 72 300-level THEA points
- Restriction
- THEA 323
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Suzanne Little
- Textbooks
The THEA 323 course reader and THEA 423 supplementary course reader can be purchased from the University print shop at the beginning of the semester, and are available on Blackboard.
- 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 advanced 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 appropriately to the study and analysis of a specific performance or related topic
- Further develop research and academic writing skills
Overview
Advanced study of 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 | 0.1667 |
| Points | 30 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
- 72 300-level THEA points
- Restriction
- THEA 323
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the School of Performing Arts website.
- Teaching staff
Paper Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Suzanne Little
- Textbooks
The THEA 323 course reader and THEA 423 supplementary course reader can be purchased from the University print shop at the beginning of the semester, and are available on Aoroa.
- 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 advanced 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 appropriately to the study and analysis of a specific performance or related topic.
- Further develop research and academic writing skills.