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Light in Performance (FINA20043)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Light is an essential ingredient in any performance – without light there is nothing to see.
This subject examines how through the use of colour, texture, rhythm and intensity, light can be used as a dramaturgical tool in the development of a performance, and explores the close relationship lighting has with the other design elements in performance.
Through a series of lectures and studios, students will be introduced to light in performance across a range of forms such as; opera, music theatre, dance and drama, and how light interacts with the other design elements and the performer.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to analyse, evaluate and critique the effective use of light in a performance;
- undertake the process of developing a design concept and produce documentation and materials sufficient to communicate that concept;
- select from a range of theories (performative, artistic, environmental, historical, philosophical, scientific, etc.) and make them relevant to the task at hand;
- convey the conceptual development, research and realisation of a designed item, and reflect on the outcome.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, students will demonstrate:
- an ability to undertake critical analysis;
- an ability to work with design precedents;
- an ability to work with different design methodologies;
- an understanding of challenges for the performance designer in the 21st century;
- an understanding of their relationship with and responsibility to their cultural environment and society.
Last updated: 7 September 2023
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: 7 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Practical exploration of lighting design concepts demonstrating understanding of core ideas, plus written analysis of ideas explored.
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
Short presentation and written submission responding to the content of the lecture series, involving the analysis of the lighting of a performance.
| Second half of the teaching period | 25% |
Presentation of a lighting design concept as a response to a stimulus (text, music, visual image etc) including research, written design rationale. Can include analogue and/or digital models and drawings.
| During the assessment period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator John Ford Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours comprising, one 1-hour lecture and one 1--hour tutorial for six weeks, and one 2-hour studio for six weeks Total time commitment 170 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: 7 September 2023
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 Informal specialisation Bachelor of Design Elective Subjects - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 7 September 2023