DRAM10033 Performance Preparation Acting 1

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 18.75 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is DRAM10033 hard?

DRAM10033: About average. Pass/fail, so it doesn't count in your WAM and isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 3 other hurdle tasks, 19.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

First acting training: voice, movement and improvisation to break habits and start building character and work with text.

After it you can

What you need first

None

What it leads to

Careers

Helps toward: Performing artist

How it’s assessed

Presentations 70%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is DRAM10033 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking DRAM10033?
No prerequisites.
Does DRAM10033 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 70%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does DRAM10033 have?
19.5 h a week in class
Can I take DRAM10033 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
What can I take after DRAM10033?
2 subjects need it first, for example DRAM10034, DRAM10035.
Can I rate DRAM10033?
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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