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Performance Technology 2A (THTR20031)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Joseph Mercurio
josephwm@unimelb.edu.au
or
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006
Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject should build on the basic skills developed in Performance Technology 1B. The new module Software in Theatre should be introduced to guide students in the use of CAAD tools in theatrical context for drawing plans, schematics and 3d modelling
Intended learning outcomes
Module 1 Audio Skills 2A
On completion students should have demonstrated an intermediate-level understanding of: sound design software and its role in developing sound designs for performing arts; sound system design and its relationship to different types of performing arts.
Module 2 Software in Theatre
On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of Computer Aided Drafting software (Vectorworks).
Module 3 Lighting Skills 2A
On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of the importance of lighting in composition, the physical working of light and power and the role of design in light.
Module 4 Vision Skills 2A
On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of signal processing, system design and its relationship to different types of performing arts.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students should be able to:
- work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
- demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
- demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR10014 | Performance Technology 1B | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
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
Participation (all Modules) (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 and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.
Module 1
Audio Skills 2A Sound System Design (30%) Stereo sound system for live music (500 words or equivalent)
Sound design for Drama (30%) Design to an allocated text 500 words or equivalent)
Sound design for Dance (30%) Design to an allocated dance 500 words or equivalent)
Module 2
Draw 2d plan in Vectorworks (40%) (600 words or equivalent)
Draw a 3d model in Vectorworks (50%) (900 words or equivalent)
Module 3
Lighting Skills 2A Visual Journal (40%) (600 words or equivalent)
Make a practical fixture (50%) (900 words or equivalent)
Module 4
Vision Skills 2A Signal distribution (40%) (600 words or equivalent)
System design (50%) (900 words or equivalent)
All assignment work must be submitted and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- February
Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 128 hours Total time commitment 300 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 23 June 2017 Last self-enrol date 22 March 2017 Census date 21 April 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 July 2017 Assessment period ends 23 September 2017 February contact information
Joseph Mercurio
josephwm@unimelb.edu.auor
Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
300 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 3 November 2022