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Design Projects 1 (THTR70014)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 50Not available in 2022
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Overview
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In this subject students undertake one or more negotiated projects aimed at further developing their knowledge, skills and understanding of designing for live performance. The project(s) will require students to develop design concepts that creatively meet a complex set of demands that may include designing within the constraints of budget, time, OHS and minimisation of environmental impact.
Students will have the opportunity to design for one or more of the productions mounted by VCA however they may also choose to undertake theoretical design projects aimed at their specialised area of interested.
Students are also offered to opportunity to undertake a minor thesis of 10,000 words developed in conjunction with, or independent of, their practical design projects. Successful completion of a minor thesis will enable students to meet entry requirements for a PhD.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject students will be able to:
- exhibit a high degree of specialist skill and knowledge in a design specialisation for the performing arts;
- demonstrate strong creative and technical skills;
- effectively plan and organise work and apply specific knowledge to a complex practical project;
- exhibit strong ability to lead a team as well as participate at a high level as a crew member of a collaborative team, while respecting individual differences;
- demonstrate the capacity to develop and design theoretical frameworks and research processes appropriate to design projects, including those involving new forms;
- demonstrate skills in the gathering and organisation of research materials;
- effectively document the creative process.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will be able to:
• demonstrate the capacity to evaluate and synthesise data and other information;
• demonstrate an ability to access data and other information from a range of sources;
• demonstrate an advanced ability to discourse on artistic practice in the context of wider aesthetic, social and historical domains;
• demonstrate an ability to apply relevant research processes to specific cultural practice;
• demonstrate the ability to communicate in oral and written form;
• demonstrate a capacity for critical thinking.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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THTR90007 | Applied Project B (Design) | Not available in 2024 |
25 |
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Negotiated Design Project 1 Incorporating: Research (visual and contextual); Documentation of designs (including floorplans, scale models, concept sketches, etc.); Written rationale of designs
| End of Semester 1 | 50% |
Negotiated Project 2 Incorporating: Research (visual and contextual); Documentation of designs (including floorplans, scale models, concept sketches, etc.); Written rationale of designs
| End of Semester 2 | 50% |
OR A 10,000 word thesis, excluding bibliography, footnotes and appendices, on an original research topic approved by the Subject Coordinator.
| 100% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
544 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
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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 Master of Design for Performance - Links to additional information
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Last updated: 12 November 2022