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Production Practice 1 (DPSS10001)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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In this subject first year students gain an understanding of the process of creating a live performance across major technical and design roles and how they interrelate. It will cover the production process from concept to creation, looking at each different area – Costume, Stage Management, Lighting, Design, Sound and Scenery/Props.
Students will apply this knowledge along with the skills they have gained in other subjects on one or more VCA productions by undertaking crew roles.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Recognise and understand key theatrical terminology
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities in multiple areas within technical theatre
- Understand and articulate a standard production process in the performing arts
- Apply an understanding of the technical process of theatre making in a production context
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short test on theatre terminology
| Mid semester | 20% |
Placement on VCA productions (1,500 word equivalent) as assessed by supervisor. Plus a 500 word reflection.
| During the teaching period | 50% |
Written assignment
| End of semester | 30% |
Additional details
HURDLE REQUIREMENT:
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of timetabled classes, consultations and tutorials and 100% of all key production events relevant to assigned role which may include: show calls, design presentations, production meetings, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, bump ins and bump outs.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Lisa Mibus Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 20 hours: 10 x 2 hour tutorials plus supervision on VCA Productions. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
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 (Design and Production)
Last updated: 3 November 2022