Units
Visual Theatre
Unit code: KRB121
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
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This unit introduces students to the concepts and principles associated with traditional visual theatre design. It is a studio-based unit comprised predominantly of ongoing practical work that students complete under the close guidance and instruction of QUT academic staff and external industry professionals.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 2 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The unit explores the practical realisation of the principles of visual theatre - the use of space, the basics of design - the demands of, and effect of design upon the production, narrative, performers and audience. The unit is structured to incorporate a degree of practical application and experience in solving the challenges faced by the designer, including 'hands-on' experience of the processes and demands of generating design and construction drawings in a practical, readable form, consistent with standard practice within the profession.
Aims
The aim of this unit it to give an understanding of scenic design which will include conceptualisation and realisation, and will incorporate an appreciation of the overall production process.
Objectives
On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1.Respond to a text as stimulus to create a visual design for performance;
2.Manipulate a range of materials to create a visual response to character;
3.Work with scale to create a model ready for realisation on the stage.
Content
This unit addresses content such as:
This unit introduces sufficient knowledge and practical skills at a foundation level for students to be able to continue their development through the Scenography Minor and contribute to Creative Industries productions and individual projects.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, performance space visits and practical work in class in order to maximise exposure to developments in design practice.
Assessment
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information see the Blackboard site for this unit.Students will be provided with ongoing and continual assessment and feedback during the course of this unit. Formative assessment will take the form of progressive feedback on the appropriateness and quality of individual contribution to practical exercises, discussion, and participation in class work throughout the semester. The assessment schema provides further detailed and specific criteria for summative assessment items.
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
Devised Story Telling. Students will create a modern fable including the creation of characters, sets & props to scale. This project will involve research, analysis, creative thinking and developing design skills applied to producing a design based performance presentation.
Relates to objectives:
All
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
End of Semester
Assessment name:
Project
Description:
Imaginary People Project. Create a character design, and costume a fellow student in it. This task requires research, text analysis, creative thinking and the design of a costume. The production of this costume incorporates sourcing, making & fitting skills.
Relates to objectives:
2, 3.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Portfolio
Description:
Description: Students will submit a portfolio at the end of semester of their designed 'World' developed through the semester responding to staff selected text. This portfolio will demonstrate associated research, analysis, creative thinking & design to be realised using scale model, reference images & image creation. The portfolio must include a 500-800 word contextual statement supporting submitted materials.
Relates to objectives:
All
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of 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
Materials Levy
All students will be required to pay a materials levy of $25- for consumable materials used in the construction of projects for this unit. This levy must be paid by the end of the third week of semester.
Tools/other materials
In addition to the materials levy all students will be expected to supply at their own cost the following:
Scalpel Handle + blades, Spray Adhesive, masking tape, A3 Cutting Mat, Steel Rule, Scale Rule, A Roll of String, Mechanical Pencil, Double Sided Tape, Carry Case for these materials
Required Texts
Shakespeare, W, A Midsummer Night's Dream - Any edition fine
Recommended References
Howard, P (2009), What is Scenography?, Cambridge University Press, UK
Thomas, J (2009), Script Analysis for Actors, Directors & Designers, Focal Press, USA
Brown, J.R., (2001), The Oxford Illustrated History of the Theatre Oxford University Press, UK
Boucher, F (1996), A History of Costume in the West, Thames & Husdon, UK
Risk assessment statement
Risks may be associated with:
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: 17-Jul-2012
