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Space in Performance (FINA30023)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)

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Overview

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Space is one of the elements available to be manipulated by the designer in the development of a design for performance. Space can be expanded and compressed, altered and changed through the use of scenic elements and devices - the set.

This subject examines how through the application of scenic devices and mechanisms, space can be used as a dramaturgical tool in the creation of a performance.

Students will also study different performance spaces from different periods – their physical structure, and the theories underlying them. Non-traditional spaces will also be examined – the found performance space, and the site specific performance space.

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 space 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;
  • professionally document the conceptual development, research and realisation of a designed item, and reflect on the outcome.

Last updated: 22 November 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: 22 November 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written task: analysis of a performance space

  • 1000 words
Week 425%

Written task: analysis of a performance space

  • 1000 words
Week 825%

Set design concept, including research, analysis of given text, written design rationale, drawings, analogue and/or digital renderings

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Week 1250%

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorRichard Roberts
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 1-hour online lecture, and one 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 March 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021
    Assessment period ends25 June 2021

Last updated: 22 November 2023

Further information

Last updated: 22 November 2023