Performing Arts Practice 2A (DR)

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment 300 Hours (100 hours per Module)

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A

60 hours contact and 40 hours non contact

• 6 x 2 hours Lecture (Fabrics)
• 6 x 3 hours Demonstration (Construction)
• 10 x 3 hours Studio practice (Pattern Making)

Module 2 Prop Making Skills 2A

40 hours contact and 60 hours non contact

• 7 x 2 hour Lecturers
• 6 x 2 hour Practical Demonstrations
• 6 x 2 hour Tutorials
• 1 x hour Exhibition

Module 3 Visual communication Skills 2A

40 hours contact and 60 hours non contact

• 12 x 1 hour lectures
• 12 x 2 hour practical demonstrations
• 2 x 2 hour presentations

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

This subject is an extension of skills taught in Design Realisation 1. It is divided into 3 modules.

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A

In this module the students should be introduced to the historical development of clothing through a variety pattern making techniques. They should start to explore different fabrics and how they are used in costume construction. The students then should complete a costume project, combining these two areas of study.

Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A

In this module students should explore materials and techniques used in prop making for the entertainment industry. Students should complete a series of short practical exercises using common prop making materials and techniques. Students should then apply these learnt skills to conceive and realize a prop item as defined by a detailed brief.

Module 3 Visual communication Skills 2A

In this module student should develop their skills in model making, rendering and drafting in response to a dramatic text. The students are introduced to the concept of text analysis and dramaturgy and through a series of demonstrative workshops develop both a research based and a reimagined response for character and environment appropriate to that text.

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A

At the conclusion of this module the students should have developed a basic understanding of historical pattern making, helping to inform them of the historical change of shapes and silhouettes. They should have developed a basic understanding of many types and purposes of fabrics and fibres used when constructing costumes. Resulting in a garment researched and constructed utilizing and incorporating some of this knowledge.

Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A

At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of conceptualising a creative response to a defined brief and individually realize this prop within the requirements of this brief. Realization will include planning and management of available time, budget and resources. At the conclusion of this module students will be required to present the finished props and explain the process and choices made as part of an exhibition of completed work.

Module 3 Visual communication Skills 2A

At the conclusion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate research skills in response to a dramatic text. At the conclusion of this subject students should be capable of forming a conceptual approach to a text and effectively communicating their ideas through a variety of visual methods.

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 Costume Skills 2A

Fabric catalogue (20%)

(500 words or equivalent)

Historical pattern and research folio (40%)

(800 words or equivalent)

Historical garment (30%)

(700 words or equivalent)

Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A

Research and design concept documentation (20%)

(500 words or equivalent)

Project planning documentation (20%)

(500 words or equivalent)

Formal submission/exhibition of the realised prop including all required research material, drawings, documentation and reflection. (50%)

(1500 words or equivalent)

Module 3 Visual Communications Skills 2A

Script Analysis and research (20%)

(500 words or equivalent)
Oral presentation of researched design concept Model, rendering, plan and rationale (10 minutes) (30%)

(700 words or equivalent)

Oral presentation of reimagined design concept Model, rendering, plan and rationale. (15 minutes) (40%)

(800 words or equivalent)

Module 1 Costume Skills 2A

• Armstrong, Helen Joseph. Patternmaking for fashion design-5th Ed.

Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA.

• Arnold, J. A Handbook of Costume. Macmillan, UK.1973.
• Waugh, N. A Cut of Women’s Clothes 1600-1900. Theatre Arts Books, New York, USA

Module 2 Props Making Skills 2A

• Wilson, A. Making Stage Props Guide: A Practical - 2007 Crowood, Wiltshire UK

Module 3 Visual Communications Skills 2A

• Chekhov, A. Five Plays (Ivanov, Seagull, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters, Cherry Orchard)

Oxford University Press, UK. 2008 ISBN: 9780199536696

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• 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.
• Demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation.

Work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments.