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Design Projects 1 (DPSS90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject explores theory and the process of designing for stage or screen. A range of approaches to design will be examined through the consideration of current and historical precedents in both live performance and screen. These ideas will be applied to a series of studio‐based projects designed to develop the student’s conceptual skills.
Students will also develop the fundamental skills and techniques for documenting and communicating designs for stage or screen including model making, concept drawing, perspective drawing, technical drawing and CAD drafting.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- analyse a brief or text for the purpose of developing design concepts;
- research in an effective and organised manner for the purposes of designing for stage or screen;
- articulate different approaches to the design process;
- apply design processes and principles to develop design concepts for stage or screen;
- select and apply a variety of appropriate techniques to the documentation and communication of designs;
- adhere to industry standards in design documentation.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- the ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to developing and documenting a design concept;
- creative problem-solving skills;
- the ability to communicate effectively through visual and verbal means;
- the ability to present their designs professionally.
Last updated: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project 1 - Design Folio (1500 words equivalent), Reflective Paper (500 words)
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
Project 2 - Design Folio (2800 words equivalent), Reflective Paper (700 words)
| Mid teaching period | 35% |
Project 3 - Design Folio (3500 words equivalent), Reflective Paper (1000 words)
| During the assessment period | 45% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes, and submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Jo Briscoe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 72 hours, comprising two 3-hour studios per week for twelve weeks Total time commitment 340 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Production Design
Last updated: 31 January 2024