Screen Acting 1 (DRAM90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2023
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About this subject
Overview
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This subject extends the actor through generative and interpretative on-screen projects while developing the fundamental principles of on-screen acting. Students will refine their skills via acting exercises and scene study work, which will focus on the development of different on-camera performance styles and genres, such as, drama, crime, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Using a range of film and television scripts, students will gain experience in performing scenes in single and multiple camera set-ups, as well as viewing and critiquing their on-camera performances.
Through tutorials and practical workshops, students develop an understanding of the technical aspects of shooting a scene, such as, the single shot, two shot, three shot, over-the-shoulder shot, and Point-of-View shot, and how these affect performance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- apply the technical skills of shooting a scene on camera;
- prepare, perform and critique scenes for different on-camera styles and genres for performance;
- integrate skills in movement and acting for digital and on-camera performance contexts.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Wide understanding of acting practice; critical theories about acting technique; some knowledge of industry practices.
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 |
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Technical skills of shooting with single and multiple cameras demonstrating different techniques.
| Week 2 | 10% |
Scene Study Performance. On-camera performance of a scene from a film or television genre using single and multiple camera set-ups. (requiring approximately 36-40 hours of work)
| Early in the teaching period | 30% |
Television Drama Performance. On-camera performance of a scene from a film or television drama using multiple camera shots. (requiring approximately 36-40 hours of work)
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Scene Study Performance. On-camera performance of a scene from a film or television genre using single and multiple camera set-ups. (requiring approximately 36-40 hours of work)
| During the assessment period | 30% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the course entry requirements in order to be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject. Approval to be sought from the Course Coordinator.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 November 2023