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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
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
In class activity and ongoing weekly assessments x 10 (Total of 1,500 words or equivalent), 40%
Final submission of a website (2,500 words or equivalent) Due at the end of the semester, 50%
Participation 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 to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Joseph Mercurio Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 Total time commitment 120 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
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
120 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022