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Production Studio 1 (DPSS10009)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (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 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Generic skills
- Work as part of a team to achieve a common goal;
- communicate effectively, in oral, written and digital forms;
- employ a wide range of idea creation techniques.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS10002 | Foundations of Design and Production 1 | No longer available |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two practical projects for two of the six modules
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
Two practical projects for two of the four remaining modules
| Second half of the teaching period | 25% |
Two practical projects for the two remaining modules
| End of the teaching period | 25% |
Folio of visual representation
| During the assessment period | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Anna Cordingley Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 120 hours comprising, eighteen 4-hour studio classes; twelve 2-hour visual representation classes; and twelve 2-hour group lectures. Total time commitment 306 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 12 November 2022
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 Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 12 November 2022