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Design Realisation 2A (THTR20029)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 25Not available in 2019

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This subject is an extension of skills taught in Design Realisation 1. It is divided into 3 modules.

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A

In this module the students should be introduced to the historical development of clothing through a variety pattern making techniques. They should start to explore different fabrics and how they are used in costume construction. The students then should complete a costume project, combining these two areas of study.

Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A

In this module students should explore materials and techniques used in prop making for the entertainment industry. Students should complete a series of short practical exercises using common prop making materials and techniques. Students should then apply these learnt skills to conceive and realize a prop item as defined by a detailed brief.

Module 3 Design Skills 2A

In this module student should develop their skills in model making, rendering and drafting in response to a dramatic text. The students are introduced to the concept of text analysis and dramaturgy and through a series of demonstrative workshops develop both a research based and a reimagined response for character and environment appropriate to that text.

Intended learning outcomes

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A


At the conclusion of this module the students should have developed a basic understanding of pattern making, helping to inform them of the change of shapes and silhouettes. They should have developed a basic understanding of many types and purposes of fabrics and fibres used when constructing costumes. Resulting in a garment researched and constructed utilizing and incorporating some of this knowledge.


Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A


At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of conceptualising a creative response to a defined brief and individually realize this prop within the requirements of this brief. Realization will include planning and management of available time, budget and resources. At the conclusion of this module students will be required to present the finished props and explain the process and choices made as part of an exhibition of completed work.


Module 3 Design Skills 2A


At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate research skills in response to a dramatic text. At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of forming a conceptual approach to a text and effectively communicating their ideas through a variety of visual methods.

Generic skills

  • 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.
  • 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