Acting for Singers 1 (MUSI30159)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Acting for Singers introduces students to the fundamental principles of acting and script/libretto dramatic analysis. It prepares singers interested in performing in opera, musicals and recital situations for a career on the stage. No previous acting experience is required.
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- show technical development as ensemble musicians
- participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group
- perform selected repertoire to concert standard
- identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire
- exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assessment is based on preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Carrie Barr Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Carrie Barr: carrieb@unimelb.edu.au
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Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 4 March 2025