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Professional Practice Theatre 1 (DRAM30035)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject introduces professional pathways for emerging artists and best practice protocols and current trends in the independent sector. Through seminars and panel discussions with invited industry professionals, students will acquire knowledge of trends and protocols of professional practice to support their careers as performers and theatre-makers.

Current opportunities and pathways for emerging artists are explored both at a state and national level. An awareness of the multifaceted nature of the industry will be developed and students will then apply this knowledge to their own professional development plan. Working in groups, students will interact with industry professionals to identify creative opportunities and professional development pathways while sustaining a professional working ethos.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • identify and evaluate current opportunities and pathways relevant to individual career aspirations;
  • propose a professional development plan relevant to career aspirations;
  • develop a project or residency proposal to industry standards;
  • employ and sustain a professional working ethos in independent and collaborative tasks 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
DRAM20034 Theatre Practice 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 25
DRAM20035 Theatre 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

Group research and presentation task. Opportunities and Professional Development Pathways

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

Professional Pathway Application

  • 1200 words (equivalent)
End of the teaching period30%

Professional Development Plan

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
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.N/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorIsabella Vadiveloo
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 3-hour seminar per week
    Total time commitment204 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

    Isabella Vadiveloo: ivadiveloo@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    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 (Theatre)

Last updated: 31 January 2024