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Professional Pathway Investigation A (THTR30030)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Annie Reid
ann.reid@unimelb.edu.au
or
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006
Enquiries:
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject is an extension of the practical skills taught in Stage Management Skills 2B. It includes detailed analysis of the work of current practising professionals in the areas of Company and Production Management within different theatrical genres. It concentrates on the relationships necessary to start and build a career and the various pathways available Locally, Nationally and Internationally.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will give students insights into the workings of different company structures within the entertainment industry that they cannot experience in the classroom. Students should exercise critical thinking as to how they might present themselves in the ‘marketplace’ both initially and as their experience grows into the future. To encourage students to refine their industry focus and articulate in a written document, their ability to research at a professional level.
Generic skills
At the end of this subject the students should be able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement different options for creating a professional pathway.
• Exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist.
• Show confidence in the application of this inquiry based learning by using both practical and interpersonal skills.
• Understand and demonstrate the skills required to construct and deliver a professional presentation of their research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR20034 | Stage Management Techniques 2B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
Completed questionnaire (1000 words or equivalent). Mid Semester. 30%
Essay (2000 words or equivalent). Mid Semester. 30%
10 minute Oral Presentation (1000 words or equivalent). End of teaching block. 30%
Participation
Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, professional attitude and commitment. 10%
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 Ann Reid Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 120 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
Annie Reid
ann.reid@unimelb.edu.auor
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006Enquiries:
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
120 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022