ATS3336 Performance lab: Production investigation
Faculty of Arts
ATS3336 Performance lab: Production investigation 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
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: You must have passed 12 credit points of second year Arts units
Overview
In this unit you will create and test new key knowledge in theatre and performance production through practice. You will explore core concepts and methods of theatre and performance design, representation and engagement. Focusing on the embodied, sensory, felt, and enterprising elements of knowledge creation, you will co-design, research and deliver an original performance work in collaboration with industry professionals.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Musical and Theatrical PerformancesPerformance40%
- Reflective writingWritten30%
- EssayWritten30%
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
analyse key concepts and methods in theatre and performance production through practice;
- 2
assess and select from a range of artistic modes in creating performance and engaging audiences;
- 3
co-design, research and deliver an original performance work in collaboration with industry professionals;
- 4
reflect on the knowledge and skills developed through individual contributions and engagement in the development of an original performance work;
- 5
critically evaluate and reflect on collaboration and impact on an original performance work.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops48 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. 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 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Felix Nobis
- 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 2026, 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 Music; and Theatre and performance studies .