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Music Theatre Combination Class 4 (MUST30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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With a working understanding of the fundamentals of combining acting, singing and dance for music theatre performance, MTCC4 begins to focus on preparation for transition into the music theatre profession. Work may include classes on audition technique, mock auditions, classes on music theatre style and the rehearsal and performance of a full music theatre show (whether as a principal or ensemble/cover/swing). On completion of this subject students will have a clear understanding of industry expectations for auditions, for rehearsal preparation, process and etiquette and of sustaining a consistently high performance standard throughout a run of performances. As with all year 3 subjects a high level of preparation and autonomy is expected, with students exhibiting strong organisational skills and confident application of technical and artistic principle in self-directed work.
Intended learning outcomes
- Develop understanding of the requirements and form of Music Theatre auditions.
- Develop skills in audition technique; including selection, preparation and presentation of audition material.
- Develop the ability to utilise vocal technique in the service of a range of styles of music theatre song.
- Integrate the skills of acting, singing and dance as required for holistic music theatre performance.
- Develop skills in collaborative work with directors, musical directors, choreographers and fellow performers.
Generic skills
Demonstrate understanding of the requirements and form of auditions for professional Music Theatre
• Develop skills in autonomously preparing audition material specific to the requirements of genre and style of a given work.
• Develop a repertoire of prepared work (songs and monologues) autonomously for general audition purposes.
• Demonstrate enhanced skills in collaborative work with directors, musical directors, choreographers and fellow performers.
• Demonstrate enhanced skills in developing a role, with consideration of character, style, period and their inherent vocal, acting and dance demands.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUST20002 | Acting Skills 3 | Not available in 2024 |
18.75 |
MUST20001 | Dance Skills 3 | Not available in 2024 |
18.75 |
MUST20006 | Music Theatre Combination Class 3 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
MUST20005 | Voice Skills 4 | Not available in 2024 |
6.25 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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CONTINUOUS: Audition technique - focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment, independent preparation of materials, ability to integrate feedback. Assessed over 6 classes, weekly | First half of the teaching period | 10% |
CONTINUOUS: (Onstage Performers - principals or ensemble) Project rehearsals - focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment, independent preparation of materials, ability to integrate feedback. | From Week 12 to Week 15 | 20% |
CONTINUOUS: (Off-stage covers - understudies) Project rehearsals - focusing on achievements against set criteria in areas such as: engagement, developing a methodology, transference of skills into performance, professional attitude and commitment, independent preparation of materials, ability to integrate feedback. | From Week 12 to Week 15 | 60% |
FORMAL: (Onstage Performers - principals or ensemble) - Performance project - group performance of a full music theatre work (approximately 2 hours). For students who are off stage covers, the formal assessment will take place via an understudy run. End of semester.
| End of the teaching period | 60% |
FORMAL: (Off-stage covers - understudies) - Performance project - group performance of a full music theatre work (approximately 2 hours). For students who are off stage covers, the formal assessment will take place via an understudy run. End of semester.
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
WRITTEN: Submission of an individual song repertoire folder, reflecting the learning outcomes of music theatre style workshops and audition technique classes.
| Mid semester | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
190 HOURS
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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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 (Music Theatre)
Last updated: 3 November 2022