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Travelling Design & Performance Studio (DPSS20009)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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In this travelling studio students will engage in a two-week immersive experience in a country of the Asia- Pacific region involving workshops in traditional theatre making where design plays a key role. The designed components may include puppetry, costume, masks, properties and/or scenic elements. In addition, students will visit sites of cultural significance and attend live performance events that further develop their awareness of, and appreciation for, design and performance making in the destination country.
Intended learning outcomes
On the completing this subject students will be able to:
- engage in design and performance activities specific to a cultural context with commitment and awareness;
- record learning activities undertaken in a specific cultural context;
- analyse traditional design and performance making approaches of a specific cultural context in relation to own practice.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS10009 | Production Studio 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
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: 24 January 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Active participation in all activities including workshop, site visits and performance attendances. | During the teaching period | 10% |
Annotated process journal documenting all activities including workshop, site visits and performance attendances.
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Reflective paper
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Group presentation
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
| Hurdle requirement: Hurdle requirement of minimum attendance of 80% of all activities | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 15 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 24 January 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Intensive study abroad subject that exposes students to a deeper and contextual understanding of design and performance making in an international context. Students will travel to an international destination in the Asia-Pacfic region. Please note, the estimated cost of the trip is $5000 plus spending money. Students may be eligible for the Overseas Help Loan (OS-HELP Loans).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 24 January 2023