DRAM10036 Performance Preparation Theatre 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 18.75 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 19.5 class hours a week
- 30% group work
- Pass/fail only, not in the WAM
Is DRAM10036 hard?
DRAM10036: 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: 4 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
Voice, movement and story basics for making your own theatre, through tasks, group devising and reflection.
After it you can
- Use voice and body with control on stage
- Devise a short piece with a group
- Reflect on how your skills grow
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- DRAM10034 Contextual Studies 2
- DRAM10037 Performance Preparation Theatre 2
- DRAM20032 Theatre Practice 1
- DRAM20033 Theatre Skills 1
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 70%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DRAM10036 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DRAM10036?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DRAM10036 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 70%, Assignments 20%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does DRAM10036 have?
- 19.5 h a week in class
- Can I take DRAM10036 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DRAM10036?
- 4 subjects need it first, for example DRAM10034, DRAM10037, DRAM20032, DRAM20033.
- Can I rate DRAM10036?
- 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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