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Design and Production Global Atelier (DPSS30007)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On 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 | May |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is delivered every two years offering a study abroad experience taught intensively on location either in Prague at the Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space or in the international location of World Stage Design held in a different city each festival.
These events are run two years apart from each other and are the most significant international festivals focusing on design and production for live performance.
Students participate in events showcasing current practice and emerging trends in the field including exhibitions, workshops, keynote lectures, discussions and performances to gain a deep and diverse insight into design and production for performance on the highest international level.
Overseas Travel
In this subject, students will engage in an intensive study abroad experience and costs in addition to tuition fees may be incurred. Students may be eligible for financial assistance, or the Overseas Help Loan (OS-HELP Loans).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- engage with workshops, discussions, lectures and exhibitions in a thoughtful and organised manner;
- articulate selected aspects of current practice in design or production for live performance in one or more international locations;
- articulate own artistic position/place as a designer, technician or stage manager in the global context.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following requisite options:
Option 1
Admission into the B-FAPRO Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS10010 | Production Studio 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
25 |
AND
Submit a 200-word expression of interest
OR
Option 2
Admission into the Performance Design major in the B-DES Bachelor of Design
AND
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
FINA30022 | Space Studio | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
AND
Submit a 200-word expression of interest
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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Visual and written journal documenting activities undertaken
| 1 week after the end of intensive | 40% |
Reflective paper based on experience abroad
| 2 weeks after the end of intensive | 40% |
8-minute oral presentation on one aspect of the international design festival.
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum 75% punctual and full attendance is expected at all sessions. Students must complete all assessment requirements to be eligible to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- May
Coordinator Anna Cordingley Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 40 hours, comprising a pre-travel information session and a 10-day overseas intensive Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 May 2023 to 2 July 2023 Last self-enrol date 1 June 2023 Census date 9 June 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 July 2023 Assessment period ends 21 July 2023
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Intensive study abroad subject where students will travel to an international destination. Students may be eligible for financial assistance; or the Overseas Help Loan (OS-HELP Loans).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 31 January 2024