The materials provide one way to approach conceptual programming in a study of a Shakespearean play and a modern film adaptation to examine the meaningful connections made between the texts.

During their study of a Shakespearean play, students analyse how characters are constructed to develop an appreciation of the universality of Shakespeare’s characters. As students examine the modern adaptation of the play, they will consider how a composer’s contextual, creative and unconscious influences might impact their interpretation of and response to the text. Students will write discursively in response to the universal appeal of Shakespeare’s characters.

The program and associated resources are not intended to be taught exactly as presented in their current format but should be adapted to suit students’ needs. The resource should be used with timeframes that are created by the teacher to meet the overall assessment schedules.