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Foundations of Design and Production 2 (DPSS10006)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On 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 2
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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In this subject, students select four of the available modules that enable them to continue to develop their understanding of key principles and skills in the core areas of Design and Production and begin to focus on the specialist area of their choice. Each module includes lectures and in class activities where students are supported in applying theory into practice. These practical exercises provides students with the knowledge and hands on experience to prepare them for specialist production roles.
All students must undertake the 2D and 3D Visual Representation module and then select 3 of the following:
- Stage Management;
- Lighting technology and operation;
- Sound technology and operation;
- Set and Props construction;
- Costume construction;
- Design Studio: Lighting, Sound, Set and Costume *
* Design students must undertake the Design Studio module.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of processes and principles in four of the following areas: stage management, costume construction, lighting technology, sound technology, set/props construction, design, design visualisation;
- identify common equipment and materials employed in four of the following areas: stage management, costume construction, lighting technology, sound technology, set/props construction, design, design visualisation;
- utilise a range of techniques in four of the following areas: stage management, costume construction, lighting technology, sound technology, set/props construction, design, design visualisation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS10001 | Production Practice 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DPSS10002 | Foundations of Design and Production 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
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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Module 1: Stage Management Practical project. Equivalent to:
| Mid semester | 25% |
Module 2: Lighting Practical project. Equivalent to:
| Mid semester | 25% |
Module 3: Sound Practical project. Equivalent to:
| Mid semester | 25% |
Module 4: Costume Practical project. Equivalent to:
| Mid semester | 25% |
Module 5: Set and Props Practical project. Equivalent to:
| End of semester | 25% |
Module 6: Design Studio: Lighting, Sound, Set and Costume Design Project. Equivalent to:
| End of semester | 25% |
Module 7: 2D and 3D Visual Representation Folio of work. Equivalent to:
| End of semester | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to achieve a pass grade or above for each assessment task and attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in each selected module to be eligible to pass this subject. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment is based on the completion of four of the previously stated Modules.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Andrew Bailey Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 112 hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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