This topic critically examines the programming at festivals in the performing arts and considers four key questions: How might a festival leave a lasting impact on participants? What process is undertaken in curating a festival? Moving beyond performance, what additional platforms of expression and communication might a festival embrace? How can the success of a festival be measured? While significant attention will be given to one or more festivals in South Australia, a range of other festivals, large and small, both within Australia and around the world, will also serve as case studies for analysis.
This topic aims to give students the opportunity to:
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