Design and the Moving Image (THTR20043)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank) and Online

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Overview

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Delivered intensively, this subject investigates how design can be used to bring greater meaning, depth and emotion to stories told through the medium of film.

We consider how design works by looking at visual language, colour theory, composition and metaphor. The role of the Production Designer will be outlined and the motivating factors behind the decisions they make will be identified. Students will be introduced to the processes designers use to generate ideas and then develop them into detailed design concepts.

This subject will also focus on some of the ways in which these design concepts are realised. You will learn about the various roles within the Art Department as well as the nature of how a Production Designer collaborates with other key creative personnel, including the Director and Cinematographer.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:

  • an understanding of the role of design for the moving image;
  • the ability to generate visual ideas in response to a text;
  • perform visual research;
  • an understanding of the structure of an Art Department.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • critically analyse the use of design in film;
  • develop visual idea in a creative manner;
  • prepare and communicate visual ideas.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

No specific background knowledge is required for this subject but an interest in Design and/or Filmmaking is beneficial.

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Written task: Visual analysis of a scene from a film

  • 1200 words
Middle of the assessment period30%

Production Design Concept Including: Visual research, Mood boards, Written design rationale

  • 2800 words (equivalent)
End of the assessment period70%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • June - On Campus
    CoordinatorAmanda Hitten
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours30 hours, comprising a six-day intensive
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Pre teaching start date14 June 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period there may be some preparatory tasks, reading and/or a student questionnaire.
    Teaching period21 June 2024 to 4 July 2024
    Last self-enrol date14 June 2024
    Census date28 June 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail12 July 2024
    Assessment period ends25 July 2024

    June contact information

    Amanda Hitten: amanda.hitten@unimelb.edu.au

  • June - Online
    CoordinatorAmanda Hitten
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours30 hours, comprising a five-day online intensive
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Pre teaching start date18 June 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period there may be some preparatory tasks, reading and/or a student questionnaire.
    Teaching period25 June 2024 to 5 July 2024
    Last self-enrol date19 June 2024
    Census date28 June 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail19 July 2024
    Assessment period ends26 July 2024

    June contact information

    Amanda Hitten: amanda.hitten@unimelb.edu.au

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Additional delivery details

Quota

This subject has an enrolment quota of 100 students per availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025