Actor Direction 2

Subject FLTV20004 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment:

18 contact hours plus 30 non-contact hours
Prerequisites: FLTV20004 Actor Direction 1
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Lectures and workshops which further develop skills and principles learned in Actor Direction 1. Students are given the opportunity to work directing actors in a supervised workshop environment.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to

  • demonstrate a develping ability to direct actors;
  • demonstrate script analysis work in breaking down direction for actors.
Assessment:

Assessment is continuous and based on the following: Practical direction exercise(s) (70%); Participation* in workshops and crewing and collaboration on actor director exercises (30%). Participation* assessed on criteria of engagement, ability to discuss and give/receive feedback and teamwork skills. For this subject there is an 80% attendance hurdle for workshops, classes and lectures.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject the student should be able to:

  • confidently plan and organise their work and solve problems
  • work effectively in leadership and collaborative modes
  • confidently apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems
  • develop positive self-critical and peer review skills.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Film and Television (VCA)

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