Theatre Lab 1 (DRAM20026)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
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This subject introduces students to writing, directing, dramaturgy and performance making processes via scene work and contemporary rehearsal techniques. Working within an ensemble, Theatre students will explore historical, emerging, collaborative and mediated theatrical paradigms through practical exploration of extant text in a variety of studio contexts. Students begin development of their own making methodologies via a survey of intense staff led exercises and interpretive rehearsal processes.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Develop writing, directing and performance making methodologies
- Develop capacity to interpret, adapt and perform within an ensemble
- Develop aesthetic, technical and creative frameworks in a range of performance applications
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
DRAM10030 Body and Voice 2
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
- Practical Assessment - Studio Process includes development, rehearsal, performance and evaluation of material (Includes 8 hours Taught Class Time, and 8 Hours Individual Preparation/Warm up per week) (4000 word equivalent). Weekly. 50%. (ILOs 1 and 2))
- Written Assessment – Reflective Journal (1600 Words). Weekly. 20%. (ILO 3)
- Practical assessment – Individual and Group Performance (2400 Word Equivalent). Week 12. 30%. (ILOs 1, 2 and 3)
- 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
Coordinator Steph Kehoe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 96 hours Taught Class Time 96 Hours Independent Preparation/Warm Up Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022