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Techniques A (Production Management) (THTR60013)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 25Not available in 2018
Overview
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Performance Techniques A (Production Management) addresses knowledge and techniques specific to the discipline. Following completion of this subject, students should comprehend the terminology required in performance/event production and the principles and roles involved in Pre Production, Rehearsal and Performance.
Students should develop observational and organisational skills to identify and relate the management process to the creative process. At the same time, students will be introduced to key accounting concepts such as assets, liabilities, debit and credit, proprietorship, the accounting cycle, budgeting and forecast, profit and loss and the application of these concepts to the creative process.
Students should develop communication skills (written and oral) necessary to participate in a wide range of management roles within the performance making process. This involves developing an understanding of a wide range of performance styles Dance, Opera, and Theatre.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to
- demonstrate a comprehension of production process and terminology;
- apply key accounting concepts and budgeting skills to projects;
- demonstrate management skills in the context of production;
- demonstrate a comprehension of legal terminology in the context of production
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- 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;
- demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
- demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional visual/performing artist in the 21st century;
- work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
- contribute to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
- critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across communities;
- understand and appreciate how the visual and performing arts connect with the broader society and contribute to its social and economic development;
- understand their relationship with and responsibiltiy to their cultural environment and society.
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
Written/practical assignments equivalent to 8,000 word essay (80%); participation (20%). Assignments will be due at regular intervals during the semester
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
14 hours per week
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Links to additional information
- 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