Springboards: Australian Drama 2, provides specialist Drama and generalist English teachers with a blend of theory and practice for their secondary school Drama, Theatre and English courses. It gives students from middle to senior secondary the opportunity to develop skills in drama from a number of key perspectives. Features *'The student as director' outlines a practical approach through the use of the elements of drama. *'The student as dramaturg' delineates a theatrical approach to the analysis of text in preparation for production through research questions and relevant examples *'The student as critic' provides questions that form a frame of reference to guide student analysis and appreciation of all elements of a production * Workshop activities for individuals and groups cover the key dimensions of Forming, Presenting and Responding * Excerpts from 21 contemporary Australian plays, with a range of themes and styles, have been chosen for their relevance and suitability for the classroom * Interviews with practitioners such as David Williamson and Robyn Nevin provide industry links * Review and analysis of contemporary Australian drama lends to real-world focus * The practical, student-friendly approach allows students to apply theory to practice * A glossary explains key terms and unfamiliar concepts

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Foreword Preface Acknowledgements SECTION 1: THE STUDENT AS DIRECTOR Chapter 1: The director's role Chapter 2: Style, structure, shape and rhythm Chapter 3: The director's use of the elements of drama Chapter 4: The director's use of the elements of design Chapter 5: From playwright to director - in practice Chapter 6: Guidelines for planning and directing SECTION 2: THE STUDENT AS DRAMATURG Chapter 7: The functions of the dramaturg SECTION 3: THE STUDENT AS CRITIC Chapter 8: Dramatic criticism SECTION 4: KEY SCENES FROM SIGNIFICANT AUSTRALIAN PLAYS Appendix: United Nations International Years Glossary Bibliography Index