Technical Studio 1 (DPSS20004)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students will be introduced to foundation skills needed to take on management roles within technical theatre and then apply these skills to an area relevant to their chosen specialisation: Set and Props, Costume, Lighting, Sound or Stage Management.
In addition, through a choice of modules (where timetable permits), students develop intermediate understanding and skills in two of the following areas: Stage Management, Costume Construction, Set and Props Construction, Lighting Technology, Sound Technology and Advanced Visual Representation. Through studio-based classes students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the chosen areas as well as learn intermediate level skills for employing these in the context of live performance.
Students may select any of these modules providing 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:
- demonstrate an understanding of the role management plays in stage and/or screen-based productions;
- apply an understanding of managerial processes to develop industry standard paperwork appropriate to a stage and/or screen-based production;
- demonstrate intermediate knowledge of materials and processes in selected area of technical theatre and/or film and television;
- utilise intermediate techniques in selected area of technical theatre and/or film and television.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Management Assignment
| Mid semester | 25% |
Technical Management Assignment
| End of semester | 25% |
Costume Module Practical project (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| Mid semester | 25% |
Lighting Module Practical project (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| Mid semester | 25% |
Sound Module Practical project (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Set and Props Module Practical project (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Advanced Visualisation Module Folio of work (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Stage Management Module Practical Project (Equivalent to 2,000 words)
| End of semester | 25% |
Additional details
Assessment is based on successful completion of Management Assignment (25%), Technical Management Assignment (25%) and two of the modules in Stage Management, Costume, Set/Props, Lighting, Sound or Advanced Visual Representation of their choice (25% each).
Hurdle Requirement: For each module undertaken students are required to gain a pass grade or above, and attend a minimum of 80% of classes.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lisa Osborn Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 144 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