DPSS10009 Production Studio 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 18.75 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 20 class hours a week
Is DPSS10009 hard?
DPSS10009: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 20 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A tour of how live shows get made: design, stage management, sets, costume, lighting, sound and projection.
After it you can
- Draw, build models and draft with CAD
- Know what each production department does
- Work with performers as part of a team
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- DPSS10005 Artefact and Performance 2
- DPSS10010 Production Studio 2
- DPSS20009 Travelling Design & Performance Studio
Can’t be taken together with
- DPSS10002
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Projects 100%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DPSS10009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DPSS10009?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DPSS10009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Projects 100%.
- How many class hours a week does DPSS10009 have?
- 20 h a week in class
- Can I take DPSS10009 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DPSS10009?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example DPSS10005, DPSS10010, DPSS20009.
- Can I rate DPSS10009?
- 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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