DPSS10005 Artefact and Performance 2
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is DPSS10005 hard?
DPSS10005: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Plays and art objects from 1900 to now, read in their own time and today, through lectures and group discussion.
After it you can
- Analyse a play alongside a related artwork
- Place modern works in their historical context
- Present and write a researched argument
What you need first
DPSS10008 and DPSS10009
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 25%, Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 45%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DPSS10005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking DPSS10005?
- Needs DPSS10008 and DPSS10009.
- Does DPSS10005 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 25%, Assignments 30%, Reports and essays 45%.
- How many class hours a week does DPSS10005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take DPSS10005 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DPSS10005?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example DPSS20010, DPSS20011.
- Can I rate DPSS10005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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