Introduction to Production Processes (THTR10008)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
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Introduction to production processes is designed to give first year students an understanding of the process of creating a live performance across all roles. It covers performance technology, stage management, design realisation and how they inter-relate. The subject involves seminars with students across all majors of the BFA (Production). The seminars cover the production process from concept to creation, looking at each different area – Costume, Stage Management, Lighting, Design, Sound and Workshop. Also included is the study of Occupational, Health and Safety and how this is implemented in Performing Arts practice. Risk management processes are investigated so students gain an understanding of the legal requirements when at work and how to manage any associated risks. Students will be required to attend one professional performance during the semester.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject enables students to:
- understand the roles in theatre and how they inter-relate;
- develop an acute awareness of the basic processes in place to create a live performance;
- understand the roles and responsibilities within each discipline;
- establish a knowledge of OH&S practices to be built on;
- understand and be able to create Risk Management documentation.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• 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;
• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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 - 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 pass this subject.
A journal reflecting on the knowledge acquired through the lectures and how it relates to the student’s own practice (1,500 words) Due mid semester 40%
OH&S criteria and risk management processes assignment (1000 words)Due mid semester 30%
Students write a critique of a performance by a specified company (1,500 words) Due end of semester 20%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Richard Roberts Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 32 Total time commitment 100 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Richard Roberts caleb.roberts@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
100 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022