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Performing Arts Practice 1B (DR) (THTR10015)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject will utilize a group project assignment. The groups will be allocated a prescribed text based stimulus and will be expected to create an environment that includes a human figure costumed and some set elements in response.
The project will involve a research component relating to and expanding the dramaturgy studies completed in semester 1
The project should allow students to demonstrate skills they are acquiring in Design Realisation 1
Students will work in teams to create a small vignette based on a prescribed stimulus. Students will apply research and articulation skills to develop a vignette design and then realise this design using elements of costume and scenery. The subject will be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials and practical labs.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject enables students to:
- understand the skills involved in realising sets and costumes;
- develop research skills relevant to the construction of sets and costumes;
- Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will have:
• time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;
• demonstrated capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrated practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• contributed to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR10013 | Design Realisation 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
The groups will give a 10 minute presentation based on research of their stimulus. (1000 word equivalent each) Due mid semester. 30%
The groups will then be assessed on the exhibited items they create (1,500 words or the equivalent) and the research material (1000 word equivalent) they provide. Due at the end of the semester - Created elements 30%; Research material 20%
The students will also complete a self and peer assessment. (500 words). Due at the end of semester 10%
Participation - 10% - Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. All assignment work must be submitted to be eligible for a pass in this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anna Cordingley Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 51 Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017
Time commitment details
150 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022