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Performance Preparation 2 (DRAM10035)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject builds on the interdependence of vocal and physical work with character and performance.

Students in Acting are introduced to acting methodologies for the exploration of character and text, including foundational work on script analysis and character study. Idiosyncratic physical and vocal habits further develop a functional, efficient and flexible performer’s instrument. Students in Theatre explore ensemble devising techniques and are introduced to central ideas in collaborative practice through a range of workshops and projects.

Students investigate physical mapping techniques to develop a vocabulary for the performer’s relationship to space, weight, time, rhythm, energy and impulse. Improvisation, devising and text work build flexibility and confidence with making creative offers, developing students’ imaginative alacrity.

Through various practical activities, students will further develop their skills and capabilities in vocal and physical work with character and performance. In applying technical and conceptual skills to training tasks and exercises, students will extend their physical, vocal, performative, and collaborative abilities.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • evaluate a text for given circumstances, character, objective and action;
  • apply an increased flexibility of physical and vocal expression to the creative requirements of a given text, scene or composition;
  • employ open and collaborative practice within the class group and creative ensembles;
  • apply an autonomous practice addressing identified areas for continued vocal, physical and imaginative development;
  • reflect on the development of performance and theatre-making skills.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
DRAM10032 Contextual Studies 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
DRAM10033 Performance Preparation 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
 18.75

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

DRAM10030 Body and Voice 2

DRAM10031 Acting and Performance 2

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual character task

  • 40 hours (of work required)
Mid teaching period20%

Australian Piece: scene work of short devised piece

  • 100 hours (of work required)
During the assessment period50%

1600-word reflection on the development of performance skills

  • 40 hours (of work required)
During the assessment period20%

Participation and engagement with practical classes - continuous

Throughout the teaching period10%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/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.N/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorKeith Brockett
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours240 hours, comprising rehearsals and performance classes as directed
    Total time commitment400 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Keith Brockett: brockett@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

Last updated: 31 January 2024