Units

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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 intermedial theatre - the use of space, the basics of projection, the design and composition of aural landscapes - the demands of, and effect of the digitally mediated 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 digital screen and audio designer working in theatre, including 'hands-on' experience of the processes and demands of generating time based and real time media in a practical, readable form, acceptable to, and consistent with standard practice within the theatre profession.

Aims

The aim of this unit it to give an understanding of intermedial applications for theatre which include conceptualisation and realisation, and incorporate an appreciation of the overall production process.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1.Communicate ideas using intermedial tools;
2. Understand the processes and techniques of incorporating time based media(ie recorded audio and film) into live performance;
3. Demonstrate a developed and accurate understanding of how time based media translates to a full scenographic scale that includes lighting, audio, visual and technical implications and requirements;
4. Demonstrate a developed and accurate understanding of current intermedial applications in industry;

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

• The analysis of text based works and text based theatrical concepts;


• Intermedial strategies for traditional production;


• The creation of preliminary drafts of audio and screen based designs for set texts;


• The development of basic installation plans;


• The creation of soundscapes for theatre;


• The creation of moving image designs for theatre (both time based and interactive);


• Basic presentation techniques that demonstrate clarity and a professional approach;

This unit introduces sufficient knowledge and practical skills at an intermediate 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 intermedial 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: Design Presentation for Intermedial installation. Involves the analysis, research and application of composition skills (aural/ moving image) to a text based production including the development and presentation of a digital conceptual portfolio. Students will submit a design portfolio on completion of the presentation.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Project
Description: Intermedial installation presentation. Involves the analysis, research and application of composition skills (aural/ moving image) to a text based production including the development and presentation of a digital conceptual portfolio.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
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

Required Text

Giesekem, G. (2007) Staging the Screen, Palgrave Macmillan, UK

Recommended References

Leonard, J (2001) Theatre Sound, Routledge, UK

McKinney, J. (2009), The Cambridge Introduction to Scenography, Cambridge University Press UK.

Russell-Brown, J. (2001), The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, Oxford University Press, UK(New Edition)

Howard, P (2009) What is Scenography?, Routledge, UK

Baugh, C. (2005), Theatre, Performance and Technology, Palgrave Macmillan UK

Risk assessment statement

Risks may be associated with:

• laboratory work in a digital context


• work in a theatrical context


• fields trips or industrial visits

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