DRAM10032 Contextual Studies 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is DRAM10032 hard?
DRAM10032: 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
Meet key theatre makers past and present through themes like ritual, text, space and body, and learn to analyse performance.
After it you can
- Describe, interpret and analyse a performance
- Research using library sources
- Place your own artistic growth in history
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- DRAM10034 Contextual Studies 2
- DRAM10035 Performance Preparation Acting 2
- DRAM10037 Performance Preparation Theatre 2
Can’t be taken together with
- DRAM10029
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Presentations 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DRAM10032 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DRAM10032?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DRAM10032 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Presentations 40%.
- How many class hours a week does DRAM10032 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take DRAM10032 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DRAM10032?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example DRAM10034, DRAM10035, DRAM10037.
- Can I rate DRAM10032?
- 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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