BC+Rubric

Black Comedy Rubric

This topic explores, theoretically and experientially, modern comic plays from different countries that deal with what is often uncomfortable or suppressed. Students must investigate the nature of comedy and use of humour to confront an audience with human experiences of pain, loss, the controversial or the taboo. In particular, by engaging with the forms, styles, techniques and conventions of the plays, students assess how audiences are affected and whether laughter provides a cathartic experience in this style of theatre.
 * __Issues Analysis__**
 * uncomfortable or suppressed**
 * Theory || Experience || Textual Reference ||
 * Issue || Workshop ||  ||


 * human experiences of pain & loss**


 * Theory || Experience || Textual Reference ||
 * Issue || Workshop ||  ||


 * human experiences of the controversial or the taboo**


 * Theory || Experience || Textual Reference ||
 * Issue || Workshop ||  ||

forms, styles, techniques and conventions of the plays
 * Dramatic Form or Performance Style || Conventions || Techniques || Affect on Audience || Workshop or Performance example ||