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Performance Theory and Organisation A (DNCE60045)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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The subject builds a theoretical focus on contemporary performance creation while providing an introduction to research resources, practice-lead approaches and other research methodologies.
Historic and current performance practice is re-examined, including cross-cultural, interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives with student seminar presentations and visiting practitioners who discuss their philosophies and approach.
Students develop a working understanding of appropriate research methods, including practical experience in locating resources (local and global) for specific inquiries. Attention is given to the problems of research writing and editing as they apply to higher degree research in the creative arts.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will:
- understand the nature of contemporary performance practice and situate their own work and artistic concerns within it;
- relate these understandings to cross-cultural and interdisciplinary artistic practices, as well as to the political, historical and economic contexts in which it is developed;
- develop skills in the preparation and presentation of seminar research papers;
- critically evaluate and describe various types of performance practice and articulate the contribution of the collaborators in its realisation;
- develop a working understanding of appropriate research methods including practical experience in locating resources (local and global) for specific inquiries;
- develop a working understanding of research writing and editing as they apply to higher degree research in the creative arts.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
• the ability to interpret and analyse artistic work in the context of professional practice within both a broader cultural field and a body of contemporary ideas;
• the capacity to evaluate and synthesise data and other information;
• the ability to communicate in oral and written form;
• the capacity for critical thinking;
• the ability to access data and other information from a range of sources;
• the capacity to develop and design research processes appropriate to specific projects;
• the capacity for a flexible approach to problem solving.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Individual seminar presentation 30%
- Skill advancement in problem solving tasks 25%
- Written tasks 2 x 1000words, 1 x 500 words 45%
- Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Performance Creation - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022