APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills
Faculty of Arts
APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5966
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5966
No unit lists APG5966 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: Must be enrolled in a masters level program
Prohibition: ATS2910 or ATS3966
Overview
In this unit, students participate in learning practices and activities directly concerned with presentation skills as practiced in academic and professional environments. Students are introduced to key performance presentation concepts and given the opportunity to practice and develop associated skills through facilitated workshops. The unit approaches the study and enhancement of presentation skills in these specific ways:
1. Oral presentation: Students will be introduced to vocal theory and practical exercises. Through workshops students are given the opportunity to develop vocal confidence and dexterity with focus on Mastering Language (English pronunciation), Expanding Voice, Refining Voice and Delivery (including microphone technique).
2. Physicality and Presence: Students will be introduced to theory and practices in building confidence in physical presentation and gaining an understanding of stage presence.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Cluster PresentationsPresentation20%
- Team PresentationsPresentation30%
- Individual PresentationsPresentation30%
- Reflections and RecordsAssignment20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify, discuss and apply theoretical concepts associated with vocal and physical presentation skills
- 2
contribute meaningfully to group-tasks and reflect on key components of such contribution
- 3
undertake collaborative projects with scholars from other disciplines
- 4
utilise practical strategies to present findings in a range of academic and professional contexts with confidence and clarity
- 5
apply the skills you have learned to your disciplinary context
- 6
critically reflect on your practice
Workload and teaching
- Workshops18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Felix Nobis
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Felix Nobis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5966?
APG5966 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5966 offered?
In 2024, APG5966 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is APG5966?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5966 have an exam?
No. APG5966 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.