Applied Project A (Design)

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

120 hours

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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This subject provides an introduction to the theory and process of designing sets and costumes for live performance. A range of approaches will be explored through considering current and historical thinking about the role of design play in live performance and applying these ideas in a series of studio-based projects.

On completion of this subject students should be able to
• Understand basic techniques for realising a design for screen
• Select and utilise appropriate materials for the realisation of designs
• participate in the realisation of designs for screen
• understand how camera works and take this into consideration when designing
• collaborate with others in the process of conceiving and realising a design for screen

• Project 1 : Screen-based project equivalent to 1500 words 30%
• Project 2: Screen-based project equivalent to 1500 words 30%
• Written assignment (2000 words) 40%
• Hurdle Requirement 80% attendance

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of the subject students should have developed
• The ability to be organised and methodical in their approach to realising a design concept
• The ability to solve technical problems
• The ability to work as part of a creative team