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Design Realisation 2A (THTR20029)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25Not available in 2019
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR10013 | Design Realisation 1B | No longer available |
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
Participation (all Modules) (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 and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.
Module 1 Costume Skills 2A
Fabric catalogue (20%)
(500 words or equivalent)
Pattern and research folio (40%)
(800 words or equivalent)
Garment (30%)
(700 words or equivalent)
Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A
Research and design concept documentation (20%)
(500 words or equivalent)
Project planning documentation (20%)
(500 words or equivalent)
Formal submission/exhibition of the realised prop including all required research material, drawings, documentation and reflection. (50%)
(1500 words or equivalent)
Module 3 Visual Communications Skills 2A
Script Analysis and research (20%)
(500 words or equivalent)
Oral presentation of researched design concept model, rendering, plan and rationale (10 minutes) (30%)
(700 words or equivalent)
Oral presentation of reimagined design concept model, rendering, plan and rationale. (15 minutes) (40%)
(800 words or equivalent)
All assignment work must be submitted and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
300 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A
Wilson, A. Making Stage Props Guide: A Practical - 2007 Crowood, Wiltshire UKModule 3 Design Skills 2A
Chekhov, A. Five Plays (Ivanov, Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, Cherry Orchard) Oxford University Press, UK. 2008 ISBN: 9780199536696Recommended texts and other resources
Module 1 Costume Skills 2A
Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Patternmaking for fashion design-5th Ed. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA.
Arnold, J. A Handbook of Costume. Macmillan, UK.1973.
Waugh, N. A Cut of Women’s Clothes 1600-1900. Theatre Arts Books, New York, USA - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022