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Production Studio 1 (DPSS10009)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject provides an overview of the production process in order for students to collaborate in an effective manner with performance 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, Digital Media and Projection, 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 basic principles of production, and techniques for employing them in the context of live performance.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • employ foundational technical skills in Design, Stage Management, Set and Props, Costume, Lighting, Digital Media and Projection, and Sound for live performance;
  • demonstrate foundational 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 performance makers and production departments in the production of live performance;
  • recognise and adhere to safe work and best practices in technical theatre.

Generic skills

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

  • develop and implement innovative and creative ideas;
  • demonstrate a commitment to creative curiosity and academic integrity;
  • apply critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to unfamiliar challenges;
  • manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
  • collaborate effectively, showing interest in and respect for others.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Two practical projects related to modules 1 & 2

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

Two practical projects related to modules 3 & 4

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%

Two practical projects related to modules 5 & 6

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
End of the teaching period25%

Two practical projects related to modules 7 & 8

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period25%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/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: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorAnna Cordingley
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours120 hours, comprising 96 hours of studio classes and 24 hours of seminars
    Total time commitment306 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Anna Cordingley: cordingley.a@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

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:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Fine Arts (Production)

Last updated: 31 January 2024