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Theatre Practice 1 (DRAM20032)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Nazaree Dickerson: nazaree.dickerson@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject applies performance methodologies and generative strategies to the creation of new work in theatre-making. Students will devise work in response to extant stories, texts and other stimuli, adapting and modifying theatrical forms and styles, including the grotesque and tragedy, to create original pieces of work.
The subject culminates in the creation of a contemporary tragedy, an ensemble devised work, directed by a guest director and presented in a public studio season. As emerging theatre makers, students will evaluate both processes and outcomes through ongoing reflection and begin to articulate elements of their performance and devising methodology.
In applying technical skills to creative exercises, students will develop their performance and devising skills and develop skills in reflective practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform by applying practical studio techniques in various performance contexts;
- devise new work in response to given stimulus individually and in groups, in collaboration with a director;
- apply technical, generative, compositional and dramaturgical tools to devise and perform original pieces;
- apply a professional working ethos in independent and collaborative work and in communication with staff, industry and peers.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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
DRAM20026 Theatre 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Studio Process: Participation in and contribution to devising and rehearsals of directed performance outcomes
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
5 to 7-minute solo performances of self-authored works
| Mid teaching period | 30% |
Season of ensemble devised public performances
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nazaree Dickerson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 220 hours, comprising theatre and performance classes and rehearsals as directed Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Nazaree Dickerson: nazaree.dickerson@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
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 (Theatre)
Last updated: 31 January 2024