Course coordinator
Dr Bernadette Cochrane
For questions about assessment and course requirements and administration, please contact Dr Bernadette Cochrane.
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Communication & Arts School
This course is a practical exploration of stylistic, theoretical, and historical questions through rehearsal and performance of a live theatre event. Students will work practically across the semester in a work simulation to rehearse and perform a full production, under the leadership of an experienced director. This course will develop the skills required to present an independent theatre production, as well as acting and performance skills that can be applied elsewhere in the UQ Drama program and beyond.
This course aims to familiarise students with the production process of a live performance event, through participating in an on-campus performance.ﾠThe primary mode of study in this course is experiential; that is, students will be working practically on the rehearsal room floor throughout the semester. The course can therefore be understood as a 'work simulation': students are developing their experience in working in professional ways, with particular reference to independence theatre practice. In 2025 students will be working on a production of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Daniel Lammin, a contemporary adaptation of Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland. Daniel Lammin will also be directing the production.
Course requirements
Assumed background
No specific acting or production background is assumed beyond that gained from completing DRAM1010 (the prerequisite course).
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
DRAM1010
Restrictions
Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Daniel Lammin
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Regular classes will be held throughout semester all day Friday and Saturday (10am to 5pm) — students who cannot make ALL day Friday and Saturday should not enrol in this course.
Attendance at all rehearsals, tech/dress runs, performances and debrief is compulsory. Students will need to organise work and other study to fit around this demanding schedule. This is a practicum course designed to instil professional ethics and practices in its participants. Absence will be heavily penalised. If you think you cannot commit to the timetable, it is best that you withdraw from the course now and make other study plans.
All rehearsals for the course, from Week 1 to Week 12, will be held in the Avalon Theatre from 10am-5pm on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be no rehearsals on public holidays, or during the mid-semester break. From time to time, an additional rehearsal may be called, with due consideration to existing commitments.
Students will also need to make arrangements with their work and other extracurricular commitments so they can be available from 5:00pm EVERY night of production week (Week 13).
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to familiarise students with the production process of a live performance event, through participating in an on-campus performance. Students will make an independent contribution to the performance event, both on- and off-stage, and collaborate with the cohort as a whole to realise all elements of performance and production. Ordinarily, this performance will be presented in the Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio, however from time to time a venue more appropriate to the form of the performance event will be selected. Students may also collaborate with industry professionals as directors and mentors as appropriate. As well as completing research into the critical and theoretical context of the performance event, students will learn the practical skills normally associated with live performance, including acting, design elements, publicity, marketing, event management, publicity, fundraising, stage management, and directing.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an ability to work with a group to achieve a joint performance project
LO2.
Demonstrate experience with specific skills relating to live performance and production work
LO3.
Make an independent contribution to a live performance event
LO4.
Analyse and apply performance methodologies and theories in a production context
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Rehearsals
|
40% |
28/02/2025 - 24/05/2025 |
| Performance |
Performance
|
30% |
25/05/2025 - 31/05/2025 |
| Performance |
Production Work
|
30% |
7/03/2025 - 31/05/2025
Due date depending on production role. |
Assessment details
Rehearsals
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
28/02/2025 - 24/05/2025
Task description
Students must attend all timetabled sessions from Weeks 1 to 12 inclusive, and engage with the rehearsal process accordingly. The learning environment for this course is rehearsal-based, which means that Rehearsals are the backbone of DRAM2200. In order to provide you with employable, transferrable skills, these Rehearsals will mimic a professional production process, which will require you to engage with them in specific ways. The Director and the Course Coordinator are responsible for setting the culture of the rehearsal room; it is your task to maintain that culture.
Recording of Oral and Practical Assessment
Please note, recording of this assessment item has been waived.
In line with the Assessment Procedures, written notes on the delivery and execution of production work will be used for assessment purposes.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
In line with UQ Assessment procedures, written notes on the delivery and execution of Rehearsals will be used for assessment purposes.
Submission guidelines
This assessment task is to be completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: this is a class assessment item and students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal. Please contact your course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
Performance
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
25/05/2025 - 31/05/2025
Task description
As well as having to take on a production role, students are expected to take on a performance role in the play.
If students do not wish to perform, they may negotiate a larger production role with the director (as Assistant Director, or Stage or Production Manager, for example). In this case, the 30% performance grade transfers to how effectively students execute this production role during performance.
In line with UQ assessment procedures, performances are recorded.
Recording of Oral and Practical Assessment
- All presentations will be recorded for marking purposes via recording facilities available where the assessment takes place (eg. ECHO360, Zoom, camera device).
- Recordings will be retained by the School of Communication and Arts for at least 12 months from the release of the final grade for the course.
- Recordings will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed by authorised school staff for the purposes of:
- Moderation of marking;
- Provision of feedback to the student(s) recorded; and/or
- Re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: this is a class assessment item and students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal. Please contact your course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
Production Work
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Performance
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
7/03/2025 - 31/05/2025
Due date depending on production role.
Task description
Weighting: 30%
As well as performing in the play itself (if so desired), each student is also required to take on a production role to help realise the play in performance.
These roles include:
Assistant director
Sound designer
Set/ costume designer
Lighting designer
Video/ media designer
Marketing team
Dramaturg
Front of house Manager
Stage manager
Production manager
Movement director
Composer
These roles will be allocated by the end of Week 1.
DUE DATE: While some production roles will have earlier deadlines to be negotiated with the director, all production material is to be complete by the 31st of May.
All students are expected to contribute to the bump-in and bump-out.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
In line with UQ Assessment procedures, written notes on the delivery and execution of production work will be used for assessment purposes.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: this is a class assessment item and students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal. Please contact your course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
- Where fractional marks occur in the calculation of the final grade, a mark of x.5% or greater will be rounded up to (x+1)%. A percentage mark of less than x.5% will be rounded down to x%.
- Where no assessable work is received, a Grade of X will apply.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.
Additional assessment information
- Further information regarding the assessment, including marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
- Marks Cannot Be Changed After Being Released: Marks are not open to negotiation with course staff. If you wish to discuss the feedback you have received, you should make an appointment to speak with the Course Coordinator.
- Assessment Re-mark: If you are considering an Assessment Re-mark, please follow the link to important information you should consider before submitting a request.
- Integrity Pledge: Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin. Before submitting any assignments for this course, you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Modules.ﾠIn uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
- Withholding marks prior to finalisation of grades: Per UQ Assessment Procedures – Release of Assessment Item Marks and Grades: The final assessment item and the marks for the assessment item are to be released only after the final grade for the course has been released.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 12 |
Seminar |
Development and Rehearsal Process Working together every Friday and Saturday for twelve weeks (weeks 1-12), students will rehearse the realisation of a live performance event, along with all necessary supporting production elements. Attendance at all of these sessions is compulsory. There will be no rehearsals on public holidays. |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Practical |
Production Week & Performances The entire work is prepared for presentation, including rigging of lights and installation of set, and then four performances (Wed-Sat). All students in the course are required from 4-9pm on Monday through Saturday of performance week. Students may be required on Sunday, May 25. |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
Course guidelines
Communication Expectations
While you are a student at UQ, all communication must be conducted according to the UQ Student Code of Conduct. The UQ Library has a helpful Communicate and collaborate online module.
- Email is the primary way for you to send messages to, and receive information from, the School and our staff.
- You must use your UQ email address (not a private address) to communicate with staff.
- You should add a clear subject line, including course code, and a 2-3 word statement.
- You can send email at any time, however please do not expect responses outside normal working hours (Monday to Friday from ~8am to ~5pm).
- Emails that constitute bullying, harassment or discrimination against staff contravene the Student Code of Conduct. Emails like this will be reported to the University, and the matter will be pursued as misconduct.