UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3061 The performing arts in Australia

Faculty of Arts

ATS3061 The performing arts in Australia is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
Exam 30%
and 3 other tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS3061

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS3061

No unit lists ATS3061 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.

Overview

The performing arts in Australia is representative of much more than the art itself: its meaning is also derived from the values that influence the conditions in which art is made.  In order to better understand the place the performing arts holds in a national and global context, we will explore some of the cultural, social and political conditions, including government policy, that have shaped the development of the performing arts in Australia.  Featuring case studies, interviews and examples, the workshop series examines key issues of inclusivity, equity, diversity, artistic vibrancy, cultural appropriation, multiculturalism, advocacy and leadership in order to deepen understanding of past and present performing arts practices.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Forum PostsOther
    15%
  • Policy BriefAssignment
    25%
  • Group assessment taskAssignment
    30%
  • Take home exam
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

     Identify and analyse the stylistic changes that have influenced the development of the performing arts in Australia;

  2. 2

    Explain how various socio-political values have shaped the performing arts and its practices in Australia;

  3. 3

    Critically evaluate how Australian artists and arts organisations are sustained, or challenged, by values and arts practices;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate research, writing, group work and oral communication skills.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where students engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit engages students in enquiry-based learning, where they will be encouraged to use their own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.

Where it fits

ATS3061 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Nicole Canham
Unit Coordinators
Dr Nicole Canham

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3061?

ATS3061 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3061 offered?

In 2022, ATS3061 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3061?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3061 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

Which majors and minors include ATS3061?

ATS3061 is part of Critical performance studies and Music.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Available