Acting and Performance Making 1A (DRAM10020)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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The focus of this subject is on ensemble practice. The foundations are laid for the development of the art of acting and the composition of original performance. This subject explores the core principles of performance creation: body, space, action, word, meaning, score, rhythm and repetition through improvisation and task based work. Actors will explore working spontaneously, imaginatively and authentically within a theatrical context.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject enables students to:
- work from self;
- work constructively as an individual within an ensemble;
- use materials of theatre as central sources in the making of a theatrical performance;
- accept responsibility for their own learning.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
• the capacity for kinaesthetic awareness;
• the capacity for imaginative and transformative activity;
• the capacity to give and receive informed feedback;
• the capacity to work with unconditional positive regard for self and others;
• the capacity to participate effectively in collaborative learning as a team member whilst respecting individual differences;
• the ability to initiate ideas and put them into practice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM10021 | Body and Voice 1A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
Practical Studio Class Work 70% (Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance and professional attitude and commitment).
Practical assessment of assigned tasks in group presentations. 30% End of semester
Hurdle requirements: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Robert Walton Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours. Total time commitment 144 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
144 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022