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Applied Project A (Directing) (DRAM60026)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject is for students specialising in Directing. Artistic project planning, development and realisation of performance projects, which build upon the materials of composition from Cross Disciplinary Studies and Discipline Skills C. The main project for this subject will be to direct a short scene-study.
Intended learning outcomes
- analyse, research and rehearse for performance a short dramatic text;
- recognise the power, potential and challenges of different dramatic texts;
- demonstrate a working knowledge of the needs of an actor in preparing for performance;
- utilise the formal languages of performance as creative tools in developing theatrical work;
- demonstate the ability to integrate, personalise and synthesise artistic materials and structures;
- utilise a coherent kinaesthetic language within which artistic concepts can be realised;
- work as support to another director in the realisation of their vision for a text;
- demonstrate the ability to document, reflect upon and evaluate creative process.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed;
- The ability to plan, create and evaluate a small-scale creative art work
- The ability to work with another artist in an open and constructive way
- The ability to take full responsibility for ones creative work: fundamental skills in time management, working to a deadline, constructing an overall project timetable and a daily schedule of work.
- The ability to learn through constructive observation of a master practitioner at work
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
Work on short scene direction (30%), work on class directing exercises and critical discussion; giving and receiving dramaturgical feedback (30%), Written reflection and documentation, totalling no more than 2500 words (45%) (mid, end Semester);
Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
120 hours total time commitment
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 Graduate Diploma in Performance Creation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022