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Professional Practice Acting 1 (DRAM30029)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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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: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
DRAM20030 Performance Practice 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM20031 Performance Skills 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

DRAM30022 Industry Practice 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Classwork: Participation and engagement with class discussions and completion of modules and activities as prescribed

  • 30 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period30%

Classwork Journal

  • 800 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period20%

Professional Development Plan

  • 2000 words
During the assessment period50%
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.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorGeorgina Naidu
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours32 hours, comprising six 4-hour seminars and 8 hours of filming for Show Reels
    Total time commitment146 hours
    Teaching period26 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 ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Georgina Naidu: georgina.naidu@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.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)

Last updated: 31 January 2024