PERF30002 Performance Curation: The Buxton Project
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is PERF30002 hard?
PERF30002: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 4 other hurdle tasks, 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Work with Buxton Contemporary to curate and stage a live performance in a mixed team of musicians, dancers and designers.
After it you can
- Curate a performance from an art collection
- Collaborate across art and production roles
- Stage the show for a live audience
What you need first
a place through an application or selection and “Admission into or selection of one of the following: D-MUSIC Diploma in Music B-MUS Bachelor of Music B-FADANCE Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) B-FAFILMTV Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) B-FAMUSTH Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) B-FAPRO Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) B-FAVISART Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) B-DES Bachelor of Design”
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Presentations 20%, Participation 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is PERF30002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PERF30002?
- Needs a place through an application or selection and “Admission into or selection of one of the following: D-MUSIC Diploma in Music B-MUS Bachelor of Music B-FADANCE Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) B-FAFILMTV Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) B-FAMUSTH Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) B-FAPRO Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) B-FAVISART Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) B-DES Bachelor of Design”.
- Does PERF30002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Presentations 20%, Participation 30%.
- How many class hours a week does PERF30002 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take PERF30002 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate PERF30002?
- 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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