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Philosophy of Performance 1 (MUSI10110)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25Not available in 2017
Overview
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Philosophy of Performance is a far-reaching subject that puts Music Theatre in context as a constantly evolving art form. The curriculum will focus on performance individuality and the development of diverse artistic philosophies and imperatives relating to a broader social, cultural and historical context both on the national and international level.
Philosophy of Performance 1 will develop an understanding of the form in Australia and internationally, from 1850 to Contemporary work. Students will learn about key artists and shows and develop critical thinking regarding live and recorded performance and placing performance within broader conceptual contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the subject students should be able to:
- exhibit a growing understanding of the history of Music Theatre and its practitioners both on a national and international level
- exhibit a growing understanding of the evolutionary nature of performance;
- demonstrate a growing awareness of the philosophy underlying performance and its practical ramifications;
- discuss a variety of performance philosophies and their relative strengths and weaknesses;
- exhibit an increased awareness of the limitless influences on the philosophies that inform performance.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
• Practice a spirit of enquiry and critical evaluation of new forms and the development of Music Theatre and the allied art forms.
• Demonstrate a sense of enquiry about the responsibility of artists to reflect, respond and contribute to cultural and social debate
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
Continuous: preparation and participation in class discussions, demonstrating continuous application (20%) and individual and group in-class presentations (each worth 10%) (40% total).
Formal: a written review of a live performance (500 words), a research essay (1,500 words) to be submitted during the semester and a journal (500 words) to be submitted at the end of semester (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
60 hours including self-directed, individual practice
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil
Recommended texts and other resources
Nil
- 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