Master of Dramaturgy (MC-DRAMAT) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

The Selection Committee for the Master of Dramaturgy will evaluate applicants using the following criteria:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in the arts (across art forms such as the performing arts, music, visual arts, film, dance & digital arts); or

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in associated areas such as social sciences, areas within the design industry sector such as architecture, landscape, computer science, and also related areas in cultural studies, applied sciences and in international development fields ; or
• For applications without a prior undergraduate degree, equivalent of 3 years professional practice in the creative arts industry.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

Participants should possess and/or display potential to develop:

• Skills in the creative arts: performing arts, circus, graphic design, digital media arts, music, painting, sculpture, etc.
• Competencies in applying tools & techniques in imaginative play, lateral thinking, interpersonal & intrapersonal skills, social creativity, emotional & multiple intelligence methods
• Commitment to an intense praxis study model that encompasses research and practice

Behavioural and Social Attributes:

• Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment.
• Students must take full responsibility for their own participation and learning.
• Students also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative environments and must therefore demonstrate a wide range of interpersonal skills, which consider the needs of other students. Assessment will include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

Disability:

• Students who have a disability which may prevent them from participating in tasks involving these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/


Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability; however, students will need to participate in the course in an independent manner.

Last updated: 18 December 2020