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MMCC2125 – Creative Process to Performance
2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Sam Moran
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10HA 191
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Administration
Jon Burtt
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10HA 191
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite 40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Creativity lies at the core of the contemporary performing arts and entertainment industries. This unit explores a variety of creative approaches and students develop key practical and conceptual skills necessary for undertaking independent creative practice. Students will explore performance processes across a wide range of forms and disciplines so that they are able to develop a performance project, using production elements such as live performance, sound, light, and video. No prior experience of the performing arts and entertainment industries is required.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: synthesise ideas, concepts and processes in order to interpret and devise a creative project.
- ULO2: evaluate projects for performance within production deadlines and resource constrain
- ULO3: integrate critical self-reflexive methods and skills to assess own work and effort.
- ULO4: communicate in creative contexts, evaluate and respond to peer feedback.
General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs) will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Tutorial Exercises | 50% | No | Wk5 in-class + 23:55 24/03/26; Wk7 in-class + 23:55 21/04/26 | Individual | No | Open AI |
| Performance | 50% | No | Wk11 in-class; Wk 12 in-class + 23:55 31/5/2026 | Individual | No | Open AI |
Tutorial Exercises
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 47 hours
Due: Wk5 in-class + 23:55 24/03/26; Wk7 in-class + 23:55 21/04/26
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
Individual engagement with course content will be demonstrated through writing tasks in response to in-class practical exercises and readings.
* A template will be provided. Methodology for this assessment will be discussed in class and full details can be found on ilearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- synthesise ideas, concepts and processes in order to interpret and devise a creative project.
- communicate in creative contexts, evaluate and respond to peer feedback.
Performance
Assessment Type 1: Creative task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 48 hours
Due: Wk11 in-class; Wk 12 in-class + 23:55 31/5/2026
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open AI
Students will produce an individual performance with an emphasis on its aesthetic, creative and innovative qualities. This includes a written reflection of the process of the performance, as well as the performance itself. Examples may include dance composition, musical work and theatrical performance. Refer to iLearn for further information.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- evaluate projects for performance within production deadlines and resource constrain
- integrate critical self-reflexive methods and skills to assess own work and effort.
- communicate in creative contexts, evaluate and respond to peer feedback.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
Delivery and Resources
Lectures and Tutorials will commence in Week 1 in 10HA 184.
Delivery: Lecture will be delivered Tuesdays 10-11am with the online lecture delivered synchronously via Zoom; a weekly tutorial will be delivered (see your Class Finder in estudent). See iLearn for further details.
Technologies used and required: This unit has an online presence in iLearn. You will need access to a computer and an internet connection. The unit iLearn page can be accessed at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au. All relevant online material will be available via the unit iLearn page. This is your starting point for all information and should be consulted each week so you will be able to keep up to date with all unit online content and catch up with any notifications.
Unit Readings: Required and recommended readings are available in iLearn through the Leganto link.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit connect.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Academic Success
Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via the Service Connect Portal, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2026.01R of the Handbook