Communication and Performance 1 (AIND10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject introduces students to drama and its contribution to the Arts and to all forms of expressive learning. Students will explore the elements of drama and their impact on various artistic forms of self-expression and as a means of developing confidence and skills in intra-personal and interpersonal communication. This is an interactive and experiential course through which students develop a range of empowering communication skills and strategies, while developing their creative and intellectual understanding. The program will use and interact with other art forms and media, as well as elements of: body work and movement, voice and speech, language and text, characterization and role playing, improvisation and performance. The written work is designed to enhance and extend student understanding of the practical components and to develop writing skills by exploring different genres of writing.
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (extended) or the Bachelor of Science (extended).
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should have:
- a trust in 'self' when engaging with others;
- the ability to communicate effectively and generate rich and original ideas;
- the ability to interact with people from different backgrounds;
- the ability to take risks when initiating ideas;
- the ability to realise their own ideas through voice and action;
- developed trust through a sense of responsibility in the group dynamic;
- respect for others and a willingness to tolerate differences through listening and being sensitive;
- the ability to understand verbal and non-verbal communication and the impact on message in different contexts;
- the ability to collaborate effectively in a group environment; and
- developed and expressed ideas through a range of creative and theatrical dramatic conventions and media.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have the following generic skills:
- the ability to communicate and present ideas in both written and verbal form;
- an openness to new ideas and practices and confidently building their own responses to these;
- the ability to participate effectively as a team member on collaborative tasks; and
- cultural competence in communication with other cultures.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
100-006 Communication and Performance 1
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment is based on both theatrical performances and written tasks. These include:
- A Solo Mime Performance (20%, Week 4, equivalent 500 words);
- A written Theatre/Film Review (20%, Week 6, 1000 words);
- An initial Group Devised Performance (20%, Week 8, equivalent 1000 words); and
- A final Group Devised Performance (30%, Week 12, equivalent 1500 words).
- There is also a participation mark of 10% based on the body of work completed in class throughout the semester.
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 75% attendance and regular participation in tutorials. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All assessment must be completed to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stephan Faubel Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours: 2 x 1.5 hour workshops per week throughout semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) Course Bachelor of Science (Extended) - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022