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Production Studio 1 (DPSS10009)
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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Overview
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This subject provides an overview of the production process in order for students to collaborate in an effective manner with theatre makers and production departments in the creation of live performance. This will include undertaking introductory modules in Design, Stage Management, Set and Props, Costume, Lighting, and Sound. Students will be introduced to basic digital and analogue techniques of visual representation including hand drawing, model making and computer aided drafting. Through studio-based classes students will learn the basic principles of production, and basic techniques for employing them in the context of live performance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- employ fundamental technical skills in Design, Stage Management, Set and Props, Costume, Lighting, and Sound for live performance;
- demonstrate fundamental skills in digital and analogue techniques of visual representation to communicate concepts and technical specifications for live performance;
- identify the roles, responsibilities and processes necessary in the production of live performance in a studio environment;
- collaborate effectively with theatre makers and production departments in the production of live performance;
- recognise and adhere to safe work and best practices in technical theatre.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS10002 | Foundations of Design and Production 1 | Not available in 2024 |
25 |
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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Folio of visual representation
| Mid semester | 12.5% |
Two practical projects, for two modules due approximately Week 6
| Mid semester | 25% |
Two practical projects, for two modules due approximately Week 9
| Mid semester | 25% |
Two practical projects, for two modules due approximately Week 12
| End of semester | 25% |
Folio of visual representation
| During the examination period | 12.5% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Anna Cordingley Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours, comprising 72 hours of 18 x 4-hour studio classes; twelve 2-hour visual representation classes; twelve 2-hour group lectures. Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 3 November 2022