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Performance Design Technology (THTR10009)
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
Semester 1
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 involves a theoretical and practical application of computer software) and how software can be applied to the performing arts. The subject is designed to promote an understanding of the design process in the computer environment. Students will experiment with colour; layout, fonts, mixed media and artwork presentation as they learn to problem solve and master the creative process. Software such as Adobe Creative Suite could be the primary vehicle through which students will create and explore their innovative design ideas. The application of PDT will be biased towards performance design technology, for example; students will learn how to render drawings for wardrobe presentations, mock up props such as invites and newspaper articles and manipulate images to be projected as part of a production. Each week a new element will be taught that will be used as a class assignment; this work will then be used to build a website.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject enables students to:
- use software workflow to manipulate images, text and other media sources and build a website to a basic level;
- produce website.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;
• contribute to a range of visual/performing arts environments as artistic collaborators and leaders;
• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
Last updated: 3 November 2022