PhD Research

Subject THTR90005 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 4 hours per week for 12 weeks
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours

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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Contact

Faculty of the VCA & MCM Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject provides an introduction to the processes and principles involved with designing for screen. Including understanding the design process, script analysis, visual language and research for design. Students explore these concepts both theoretically and practically though studio-based classes and design projects.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject students should be able to
• Demonstrate an understanding of the design process
• Utilise various techniques for analysing text for the purpose of developing design concepts
• Understand and apply design processes and principles to develop design concepts for screen-based media
• Perform research in an effective and organised manner for the purposes of designing for screen

Assessment:
  • Design project 1 (equivalent to 1500 words) Incorporating: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (including scale models, concept sketches, etc.) 30%
  • Design Project 2 (equivalent to 1500 words) Incorporating: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (including scale models, concept sketches, etc.) 30%
  • Design Project 3 (equivalent to 2000 words) Incorporating: Written rationale of designs, documentation of designs (including scale models, concept sketches, etc.) 40%
  • Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance

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 the subject students should have developed
• The ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to developing design concepts
• The ability to apply theory in practice
• The ability to generate creative ideas and concepts
• The ability to accept and respond to constructive feedback
• The ability to creatively solve problems

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