Industry Investigation Project A

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

120 hours per semester

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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Students propose and carry out an investigation aimed at gaining an understanding of designing in their specialist area: Live performance or screen-based media.

Students are encouraged to undertake a project that enables them to focus on current practices within the field of designing for stage or screen. The investigation may include an internship on a professional production if this aligns with the desired outcomes of the project.

On completion of this subject students should be able to

• Propose an investigative project
• Identify sources of information relevant to designing for stage or screen
• Engage with professional designers for stage or screen for the purposes of gaining insight into this field
• Present findings clearly and concisely

Investigation Proposal (1000 words equivalent)
Due mid semester
Worth 20%
Outlining:
Scope of intended area of investigation,
Project goals and outcomes,
Structure and timeframe of investigation.

Project Presentation (4000 words equivalent)
Due end of semester
Incorporating:
Oral presentation of findings (10 Minutes, equivalent 1000 words) worth 20%,
Written analysis of findings (2000 words) worth 40%,
Documentation of Investigative process (1000 words) worth 20%.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject students should have developed

• The ability to perform research and analyse their findings
• The ability to articulate and pass on the findings of their investigation
• A solid understanding of the field of designing for screen