Design Studio 1 (DPSS20003)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will undertake two design studio projects where they generate designs in response to a given text and/or music in at least two of the areas: Set, Costume, Lighting and Sound.
Advanced Visual Representation techniques will be taught to further develop students' ability to communicate their design ideas effectively.
In addition, students develop intermediate understanding and skills in one of the following areas: Costume construction, Set and Props construction, Lighting Technology and Sound Technology. Through studio-based classes students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the chosen areas as well as learn an intermediate level skills for employing these in the context of live performance. Students may select any of these modules provided they have completed all previous modules in the specialist area in Foundations of Design and Production 1 and 2 achieving a pass grade or higher.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- develop cohesive design concepts that demonstrate an understanding of the role design plays in stage and/or screen-based productions;
- apply visual representation techniques to effectively communicate design ideas;
- demonstrate intermediate knowledge of materials and processes in selected area of technical theatre;
- utilise intermediate techniques in selected area of technical theatre.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS10006 | Foundations of Design and Production 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
| DPSS10004 | Production Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Studio Design Project 1 (equivalent to 2,000 words)
| Mid semester | 25% |
Studio Design Project 2 (equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Advanced Visual Representation Folio of work (equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Practical Project Module (costume, lighting, sound, or set/props) (2,000 words equivalent)
| Mid semester | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: For each module undertaken, students are required to gain a pass grade or above and attend a minimum of 80% of classes. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Andrew Bailey Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 3 November 2022