Production Practice 3 (DPSS20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 37.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students apply their developing knowledge and skills to at least three VCA productions by being allocated to roles within the Production Team on productions that require higher levels of responsibility and leadership. Some of these roles are: Designer on a small production, Assistant Set Designer, Assistant Costume Designer, Associate Lighting Designer, Associate Sound Designer, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Workshop Assistant, Costume Assistant, Head Electrician, Sound System Designer, or similar.
Through this, students will deepen their understanding, experience and confidence in contributing to the production process in preparation for taking on roles with even greater responsibility.
This subject could include roles on VCA film projects.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- successfully undertake one or more production roles that require some responsibility;
- demonstrate a deeper understanding of the production process and the relationship between different areas of technical theatre and/or film;
- generate standard paperwork relevant to a specific area of technical theatre and/or film;
- apply knowledge and skills learnt in classroom subjects to an actual production.
Last updated: 12 February 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS10004 | Production Practice 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| DPSS10006 | Foundations of Design and Production 2 | Semester 2 (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: 12 February 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|
Assessment 1 - Production Placement Mid-year Review. (2,400 word equivalent). Student progress and application is assessed against the following criteria: • Commitment to the creative and production process • Effective and respectful collaboration • Demonstrated capacity to fulfil assigned role • Creativity, craftsmanship and application of taught skills in a production context • Adherence to safe work and best practices. Due: Semester 1 Exam Period.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Assessment 2 - Placements on VCA Productions (9,600 word equivalent). For this assessment students make a substantial contribution to VCA Productions in assigned roles throughout the year. Students are required to submit paperwork and other documentation relevant to the role (as outlined in Subject Guide) and a 400 word reflection for each assigned role within 1 week of bump out of each production. Assessment is based on these materials and the student's ability to fulfil their assigned roles on VCA productions. Due: Throughout the year (both semesters).
| Throughout the semester | 80% |
Additional details
Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all 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, bump ins and bump outs.
Last updated: 12 February 2023
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Matt Scott Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 48 hours (Contact hours include production meetings and supervision on production) Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 2 November 2020 Census date 2 November 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 November 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Year Long 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: 12 February 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production)
Last updated: 12 February 2023