Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Theatrecraft explores the areas of Scenery, Props and Costume necessary in theatre and live performance production. This unit introduces students to the basic methods and techniques of sourcing, construction and adaptation of these elements and prepares students to undertake basic responsibilities in set, props and costume roles on Creative Industries Productions.

Aims

This unit aims to introduce and develop practical and theoretical skills in the areas of stage scenery, props and costume.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Apply basic construction skills in the areas of scenery, props and costume
2. Understand and implement workplace health and safety practices
3. Have developed a sound theortical knowledge of scenery, props and costume
4. Participate as a crew member, through a practical staging, props or costume role on a Creative Industries production

Content

This unit addresses content such as:
Safe working practices
Practical and theoritcal skills relating to the areas of scenery, props and costume

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will be taught through a combination of tutorials, demonstrations and practical work. You will undertake practical roles in the construction of production scenery, props or costume.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight: 0%

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: Construction of an item of stage scenery.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Early Semester

Assessment name: Design
Description: Design and construction of a stage prop.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project
Description: Design and construction of a costume.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Recommended References

Emery, J. (1981) Stage Costume Techniques, Prentice-Hall, NJ.

Gillette, A. (1981) Stage Scenery Construction and Rigging, Harper & Row, New York.

Govier, J. (1988) Create Your Own Stage Props, A&C Black, London.

Ingham, R. (1992) The Costumer's Handbook, Heinemann, NH.

Motley, T. (1975) Theatre Props, Drama Book Publishers, New York.

Reid, F. (1978) The Staging Handbook, Pitman, London.

Risk assessment statement

Workshops are potentially dangerous places, particularly when using hand tools and powered tools, items of machinery and working with hazardous materials. You will be warned by your tutor/lecturer or supervising staff member of any specific risks that you will need to be aware of when your project team first moves in to each workshop or work area or during class activities. Rules outlining Personal Protective Equipment required for tasks and any specific instructions with regards to the use of equipment should be carefully observed.

If you are aware of personal physical or emotional vulnerabilities you should inform your tutor if you are feeling unsafe or at risk in any way.

Every effort is made by staff at QUT to ensure that you work in a safe environment. Conversely you are absolutely expected to follow all safety rules and directions, and to ensure that you do not put at risk the safety of others in any way.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 19-Oct-2012