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Applied Project A (Design) (THTR90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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
Overview
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This subject provides an introduction to the theory and process of designing for live performance. A range of approaches will be explored through considering current and historical thinking about the role design plays in live performance and applying these ideas in a series of studio‐based projects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Utilise various techniques for analysing text for the purpose of developing design concepts
- Perform research in an effective and organised manner for the purposes of designing for live performance
- Articulate various approaches to the design process
- Apply design processes and principles to develop design concepts for live performance
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed:
- The ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to developing a design concept
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Improved visual communication skills
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: 80% Attendance | During the teaching period | N/A |
Project 2 (equivalent to 2000 words) Includes: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (may include scale models, technical drawings, concept sketches, reflective essay etc.).
| Mid semester | 40% |
Project 1: (equivalent to 500 words) Includes: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (including concept sketches and/or models)
| Mid semester | 10% |
Project 3 (equivalent to 2500 words) Includes: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (may include scale models, technical drawings, concept sketches, reflective essay etc.).
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Jo Briscoe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 3 hours per week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 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
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Curtis, S. 2014, Staging Ideas: Set and Costume design for Theatre, Strawberry Hills: Currency Press. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Design for Performance
Last updated: 3 November 2022