UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3336 Critical performance studies and artistic research

Faculty of Arts

ATS3336 Critical performance studies and artistic research 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
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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

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Requisites

Before ATS3336

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS3336

No unit lists ATS3336 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite: Students must have passed 12 points of second year Arts units

Overview

This unit focuses on the creation and testing of new knowledge through artistic research practices. Students will learn core concepts and methods of artistic research design, representation and engagement. Focusing on the embodied, sensory, felt, and enterprising elements of knowledge creation, students will co-design, research and deliver an original performance work in collaboration with industry professionals. 

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Key concepts in artistic research entries and presentationPresentation
    30%
  • Artistic research proposal and presentationPresentation
    25%
  • Original creative work and artistic research folioFolio
    45%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    analyse key concepts and methods in of artistic research in the performing arts

  2. 2

    assess and select from a range of artistic modes of communicating research findings and engaging audiences

  3. 3

    co-design, research and deliver an original performance work in collaboration with industry professionals

  4. 4

    critically evaluate the role that improvisation plays in contemporary music and theatre performance

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops48 hours

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.

Where it fits

ATS3336 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Fiona Gregory
Chief Examiners
Dr Fiona Gregory

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3336?

ATS3336 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3336 offered?

In 2022, ATS3336 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3336?

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

Does ATS3336 have an exam?

No. ATS3336 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3336?

ATS3336 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
Not available
Handbook years
202220232024202520262027