Techniques B (Design)

Subject 757-872 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 3 hours per week (or equivalent) plus 7 hours per week time commitment, 12 weeks
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Subject Overview: This subject is a further development of the material introduced in Performance Techniques A (Design) with an emphasis on the techniques required to properly document a design such as models, technical drawings and storyboards.

Students will use as their project material, designs that they are simultaneously developing collaboratively in the subject Performance Projects B

Assessment: Written/practical assignments equivalent to 4,000 word essay (80%); participation (20%). Assignments will be due at regular intervals during the semester
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and roles within the production workshop

Work collaboratively with other creative team members on the development of design concepts

Demonstrate the ability to develop concepts through a specific design process

Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Production

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