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Puppets as Storytellers (THTR20042)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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A puppet allows alternative modes of authorship not easily achieved with live actors. This subject will initially examine the history of puppetry as a story telling language including the methods of construction and operation of various styles of puppet. The outcome of allocated research topics will inform the design and construction of a specific puppet character. Students should then apply this research to the design/making process required to make a puppet. The emphasis will be on the animation of the inanimate through the discovery of a “soul”. The puppet must have a purpose for being “alive” a reason to exist, a world to occupy, and a history of experiences to define the character that emerges
Some materials will be provided as part of a materials levy ($50.00 per student) however students will also need to supply specific materials for the realisation of their individual designed puppet in addition to this fee. Costs will vary depending on materials selected.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- research and critically analyse a defined puppetry genre or artist and discuss how puppetry is used as a storytelling within this context;
- apply research into puppetry styles and performative theories to the design and realisation of an individual puppet based on the concept of imbuing an inanimate object with life;
- articulate the process of developing and problem solving the design and realisation of a puppet, from concept to completion, around the fundamental premise of "character";
- translate the designed character into a completed functioning puppet capable of conveying the desired story.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- research and critically analyse the social & cultural uses of puppets;
- communicate a story through the design and operation of a puppet;
- prepare and communicate visual ideas.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A small group presentation, 10 minutes, exploring a style of puppetry and its cultural context. Equivalent to:
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Written assignment exploring a style of puppetry and its cultural context.
| During the teaching period | 10% |
Submission of the completed puppet including a brief animated presentation of the puppets "story". Equivalent to:
| Week 2 | 30% |
Design Portfolio: A folio of research images, concept drawings, working drawings and related materials. Equivalent to:
| End of the assessment period | 30% |
Written Self Reflection.
| End of the assessment period | 20% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 30 students, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Incidental costs
Some materials will be provided as part of a materials levy ($50.00 per student) however students will also need to supply specific materials for the realisation of their individual designed puppet in addition to this fee. Costs will vary depending on materials selected.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Non-allowed Breadth Subjects within the Bachelor of Design - relating to specific majors - 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 Environments
- 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 through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 27 April 2024