Performance Practice 1 (DRAM20028)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on classical texts such as Shakespeare and Chekhov with the exploration of performance style to inhabit and serve the world of the play and the voice of the writer. Working within an ensemble, actors will explore historical, emerging, collaborative and mediated theatrical paradigms through practical exploration of extant text in a variety of studio contexts.
Students begin to apply acting methodology to training exercises and interpretive rehearsal processes. Intensive character and text work provide opportunities for the integration of physical, vocal and character development techniques into rehearsal and preparation for performance. Students begin to understand the requirements of a rehearsal process and appropriate professional practice.
In applying technical skills to rehearsal and performance tasks, students develop integrated acting, vocal and physical technique.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- work autonomously and collaboratively within an ensemble;
- employ imaginative flexibility and detail in the creation of the inner world of the character;
- integrate creative and technical notes from rehearsal into performance;
- apply an efficient vocal and physical range to the development of a character for performance;
- integrate given circumstances, character, objective, and action into the creative exploration of text.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM10034 | Contextual Studies 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DRAM10035 | Performance Preparation 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
DRAM20022 Acting Lab 1
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Rehearsal and studio performance of a given classical text and appropriate text preparation
| Mid teaching period | 50% |
Rehearsal and studio performance of a scene work from a prescribed text and documentation of preparation
| End of 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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Georgina Naidu Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 240 hours of rehearsals and performance classes as directed Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 13 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 24 February 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 10 November 2023