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Master of Directing for Performance (MC-DIRPERF) // Course structure
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Majors, minors and specialisations
Contact
Dr Alyson Campbell: alyson.campbell@unimelb.edu.au
1st Year: Ms Sapidah Kian: sapidah.kian@unimelb.edu.au
2nd Year: Mr Draf Draffin: robert.draffin@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees
- Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Dr Alyson Campbell
Course structure
Year One – Semester 1
DRAM90010 - Performing Arts Research Method
DRAM90020 - Directing Methodologies
DRAM90019 - Dramaturgy and Text and Peformance
DNCE60047 - Cross Disciplinary Laboratory
Year One - Semester 2
DRAM90012 - Dramaturgy and Live Performance
DRAM60025 - Applied Directing – Rehearsal Practice Lab
Plus 25 credit points of elective subjects from the list below
Year Two - Semester 1
DRAM90016 - Industry Internships and Placements
DRAM90018 - Creating a Project Vision
Year Two - Semester 2
DRAM90017 - Independent Directing Project
Subject options
Compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DRAM90020 | Directing Methodologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM90010 | Performing Arts Research Methodologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM90019 | Dramaturgy, Text and Performance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DNCE60047 | Cross Disciplinary Laboratory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM90012 | Dramaturgy and Live Performance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM60025 | Applied Directing: Rehearsal PracticeLab | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM90018 | Creating a Project Vision | February (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DRAM90016 | Industry Internships and Placements | February (On Campus - Southbank) |
37.5 |
DRAM90017 | Independent Directing Project | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
50 |
Elective subjects
Elective options are subject to timetabling and availability. In the event of a timetable clash all core subjects take precedence over elective options and alternate selections may be required. Please make sure your discuss elective options with your supervisor.
*some electives may require you to obtain co-ordinator approval to assist with your enrolment.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
AMGT90004 | States, Governments and the Arts |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AMGT90006 | Audiences and the Arts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AMGT90024 | Cultural Festivals and Special Events |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
DRAM30020 | Acting for Camera | Winter Term (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
ENGL40020 | Australian Theatre and Performance | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
FINA60008 | Studio Materials and Methods A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
FINA60010 | Studio Materials and Methods B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
FINA60011 | Contemporary Art Practice A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
FINA60012 | Contemporary Art Practice B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
6.25 |
FINA60013 | Critical Issues in Contemporary Art A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
FINA60014 | Critical Issues in Contemporary Art B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
MUSI90159 | Voice Skills | January (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
MUSI90161 | Reading the Text | January (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020