Performance Technology 2B

Subject THTR20035 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 06-Nov-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 120 hours
Total Time Commitment:

300 hours

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Mr Joseph Mercurio

Contact

Joseph Mercurio
josephwm@unimelb.edu.au

or

Faculty of the VCA and Music 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 should build on the core skills developed in Performance Technology 2A. The new module Electrics in Theatre should introduce students to electrical OH&S, electrical componentry, soldering, fault finding, and generic simple maintenance.

Learning Outcomes:

Module 1 Audio Skills 2B

On completion students should have demonstrated: a basic understanding of sound design software and its role in developing sound designs for performing arts, a basic understanding of sound system design and its relationship to different types of performing arts.

Module 2 Electrics in Theatre Skills

On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of electrical components, soldering, testing equipment and be able to perform generic diagnosis and maintenance on electrical equipment.

Module 3 Lighting Skills 2B

On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of the importance of lighting in composition, create examples of lighting compositions, and the process of lighting design for a drama.

Module 4 Vision Skills 2B

On completion students should have demonstrated knowledge of vision content creation and theatricalisation and delivery of content to playback in production.

Assessment:

Participation (all Modules) (10%)
Class attendance is required for this subject; if you do not attend a minimum of 80% of classes without an approved exemption you will not be eligible for a pass in this subject. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. All assignment work must be submitted and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.

Module 1 Audio Skills 2B
Sound System Design (30%) Design and document a stereo sound system for live music and/or performance (500 words or equivalent)
Sound design for Dance or Drama (30%) Design to an allocated dance film or text for stereo playback. (500 words or equivalent)
Sound design for Dance or Drama (30%) Design to an allocated dance film or text for stereo playback. (500 words or equivalent)

Module 2 Electrics in Theatre Skills
Solder cable connections (30%) (500 words or equivalent)
Construct buzz box or terminator (30%) (500 words or equivalent)
Construct cable tester (30%) (500 words or equivalent) due mid semester

Module 3 Lighting Skills 2B
Lighting composition 1:25 model (600 words or equivalent)
Prepare a production from supplied text, extraction lists, create a set/ lighting design and document the whole process (900 words or equivalent)

Module 4 Vision Skills 2B
Content creation (40%) Create content package; create images and video to be displayed for example iMovie, or iPhoto (50%) (750 words or equivalent)
Content Delivery (45%) Create a delivery system for a video presentation such as powerpoint, final cut pro, Isadora (45%) (750 words or equivalent)

All assignment work must be submitted and a pass in each module must be achieved for successful completion of this subject.

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 completing this subject students should be able to:

  • work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments;
  • demonstrate an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas;
  • demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;
  • exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist.
Links to further information: http://www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)

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