Performing Arts Practice 3 (SM) (THTR30027)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 50On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject is an extension of the practical skills taught in Performing Arts Practice 2B (SM) Performing Arts Practice 3 (SM) is the subject where creative and technical knowledge and experience gained over the previous two years is tested and consolidated in a practical performance environment. The students will be assigned to at least 2 senior management positions during the year in a variety of performance projects. They will be expected to take on the leadership role required to manage these projects and to document the processes within the professional standard indicated.

Intended learning outcomes

This subject will give the student a practical understanding of the role of a Stage Manager and/or Production Manager in live performance. They should have a strong familiarity with the appropriate paperwork, communication systems and procedures required to create a prompt copy or equivalent. Students should also have demonstrated advanced leadership skills through both peer and self-learning.

Generic skills

At the end of this subject the students should be able to:

• Display extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to practicing capacities for visual/performing artist.

• Demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication.

• Work at various levels both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of performing artistic environments.

• Contribute to a range of performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders.

• Apply industry standard Risk management skills.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
THTR20038 Performing Arts Practice 2B (SM)
July (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
THTR20034 Stage Management Techniques 2B
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

Corequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
THTR30030 Professional Pathway Investigation A
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
THTR30031 Professional Pathway Investigation B
Semester 2 (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

Participation
Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, professional attitude and commitment. 10%

Presentation of a Prompt Copy and Self-assessment report (10,000 words or equivalent for the total number of projects). At the conclusion of the project/s. 60%

Project Supervisor report (6,000 or equivalent for the total number of projects). At the conclusion of the project/s. 30%

Peer Assessment
Complete all forms of the peer assessment process as required. At the conclusion of the project. Hurdle requirement.

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

  • Year Long
    Principal coordinatorLisa Osborn
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours44 hours
    Total time commitment625 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2018 to 21 October 2018
    Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018
    Census date31 May 2018
    Last date to withdraw without fail21 September 2018
    Assessment period ends16 November 2018

    Year Long contact information

    lisa.osborn@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

625 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:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/performingarts

  • 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