Production Practice 3 (DPSS20001)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 37.5Not available in 2021
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About this subject
Overview
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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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS10004 | Production Practice 2 | Not available in 2021 |
12.5 |
| DPSS10006 | Foundations of Design and Production 2 | Not available in 2021 |
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
| 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Design and Production)
Last updated: 3 November 2022