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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Forum Posts and Moodle lesson completionExercise15%
- Reflective PortfolioWritten25%
- Written ReportProject30%
- Group ProjectWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and analyse the stylistic changes that have influenced the development of the performing arts in Australia;
- 2
Explain how various socio-political values have shaped the performing arts and its practices in Australia;
- 3
Critically evaluate how Australian artists and arts organisations are sustained, or challenged, by values and arts practices;
- 4
Demonstrate research, writing, group work and oral communication skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive 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 includes problem-based learning approaches, where you 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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you 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 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nicole Canham
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nicole Canham
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3061?
ATS3061 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3061 offered?
In 2026, 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?
No. ATS3061 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3061?
ATS3061 is part of Music.