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Performing Arts Practice 3 (SM) (THTR30027)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 50On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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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 |
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THTR20038 | Performing Arts Practice 2B (SM) | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
THTR20034 | Stage Management Techniques 2B | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 coordinator Lisa Osborn Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 44 hours Total time commitment 625 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
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:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - 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