Title: The dilemma of Oedipus Skywalker: A Case Study of Formal Structure and Stylization in Drama Education
Abstract: This unit of study provides a concrete example of an approach to drama education which consciously uses formal elements to frame the experience of dramatic creation. It aims at helping students explore a range of dramatic forms and performance styles The article begins by explaining the context in which the unit was taught ‐ who the students were and what the educational setting was like in which they developed their drama. This is followed by an overview of the theory behind this practice with a particular emphasis on the creative potential inherent in ritual structure. It then describes the drama that took place over ten sessions of practical work. The article concludes with the teacher's and some students’ reflections on the learning that took place and the significance of their shared experience.
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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