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Professional Practice Acting 1 (DRAM30029)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces the practical requirements of working as a self-employed professional artist. Students will develop a personal professional development plan, self-generated promotional materials and develop an awareness of the multifaceted nature of the industry locally, nationally and globally. Budgeting and taxation, agent representation, audition calls and other practical and logistical considerations are examined. Guest presenters bring different professional perspectives and experience to the discussion of the professional landscape. Material for the Showreel performance work is chosen in preparation for filming. Through workshop tasks and reflective exercises, students develop their knowledge of current industry practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- evaluate current opportunities relevant to career aspirations;
- propose and implement a professional development plan;
- prepare audition and showreel material and generate professional self-tapes;
- identify current industry practice and key professional organisations.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM20030 | Performance Practice 2 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DRAM20031 | Performance Skills 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM30022 | Industry Practice 1 | No longer available |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Classwork: Participation and engagement with class discussions and completion of modules and activities as prescribed requiring approximately 30 hours of work to complete
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Classwork Journal
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Professional Development Plan
| During the assessment period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Budi Miller Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 146 hours Teaching period 14 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 25 February 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Time commitment details
146 hours
Last updated: 12 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 (Acting)
Last updated: 12 November 2022