PAXDC1001 Presence and Presentation
This course provides an opportunity to discover new knowledge and develop effective communication skills. Each of us has talents in performance and presentation that can be refined with work to give us better skills and confidence in personal communication and public speaking. These are life-long benefits. The course develops practical skills and familiarity with oral presentation and the concept of presence. It uses the study of drama and performance to build understanding of the nature of presentation, real-time, recorded and written communication. Through Drama methods and practical exercises, the course develops presentation skills. It introduces students to some basic methods and techniques using the voice and body to communicate clearly and effectively. We use concentration, focus and teamwork and critically evaluate events.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.