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Professional Pathway Investigation B (THTR30031)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is an extension of the practical skills taught in Professional Pathways A The students will analyse their possibilities for progression through the industry. A variety of industry professionals will deliver presentations describing their own Professional pathway Each presentation will include a Q&A session followed by a tutorial with the lecturer. The subject will conclude with group discussion on industry specific application and interview techniques.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will give students insights into the workings of different Stage Management structures within the entertainment industry using examples presented by current professional Senior Stage and Production Managers. Students should exercise critical thinking as to how they might present themselves in the ‘marketplace’ both initially and as their experience grows into the future.
Generic skills
At the end of this subject the students should be able to:
• Display detailed knowledge of the Professional pathways available at all levels of Stage and Production management.
• Understand how to present themselves confidently at an appropriate level of the industry.
• Construct and exhibit a current CV and professional job application.
• Understand how to use industry contacts professionally and ethically.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR30030 | Professional Pathway Investigation A | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
Journal (1000 words or equivalent). Mid Semester. 30%
Written Report (2000 words or equivalent). End of semester. 30%
10 minute Oral Presentation (1000 words or equivalent). Mid Semester. 30%
Participation
Focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, professional attitude and commitment. 10%
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 2
Coordinator Lisa Osborn Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
120 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022