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Production Studio 2 (DPSS10010)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Anna Cordingley: cordingley.a@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject further develops an understanding of the production process in order for students to collaborate effectively with performance makers and production departments in the creation of live performance.
Students begin to focus on the specialist areas of their choice selecting, in negotiation with the Subject Coordinator, three modules from the following: Design, Stage Management, Set and Props, Costume, Lighting, Digital Media and Projection, and Sound.
Through studio-based classes students will continue to develop their knowledge of the principles of production, and techniques for employing these in the context of live performance.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- employ technical skills as applied in the realisation of live performance;
- apply the roles, responsibilities and processes necessary in the production of live performance in a studio environment;
- develop and demonstrate communicative and cooperative skills necessary to collaborate effectively with theatre makers and production departments in the production of live performance;
- adhere to and apply 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
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS10008 | Artefact and Performance 1 | Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
DPSS10009 | Production Studio 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
18.75 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Practical project on module 1: part A
| Mid teaching period | 15% |
Practical project on module 2: part A
| Mid teaching period | 15% |
Practical project on module 3: part A
| Mid teaching period | 15% |
Practical project on module 1: part B
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Practical project on module 2: part B
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Practical project on module 3: part B
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Written assignment
| During the assessment period | 10% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of all scheduled classes in each selected specialist area. | Throughout the teaching period | N/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 2
Coordinator Anna Cordingley Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 144 hours, comprising three 48-hour modules delivered as studio classes Total time commitment 408 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Anna Cordingley: cordingley.a@unimelb.edu.au
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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.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
Last updated: 31 January 2024