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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Production Practice 3B

  • Unit Code

    BPD3204

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    30

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students undertake the roles of practitioners with leadership responsibility in production processes. Units at this level seek to advance aesthetic and technical skills through a range of skill-based practicum. A professional level of accomplishment in the discipline will allow the student to independently initiate original work and processes, fully engage in the collaborative process, lead teams, problem solve, make decisions and coordinate activities. This unit may be undertaken in one of the following disciplines: costume, design, lighting, sound, stage management or props and scenery.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces BPD3104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between production processes and final production outcomes for a particular discipline.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a discipline leader in a production process.
  3. Resolve issues related to the practical application of ideas.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate skills in the negotiation, presentation and communication of issues related to production.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to undertake responsibility and work autonomously.
  6. Manage and coordinate practical elements of a production discipline.
  7. Practice safe and efficient work habits in the workshop, studio or theatre.

Unit Content

  1. Leadership roles in production processes.
  2. Analysis of production needs and research.
  3. Project management.
  4. Project development.
  5. Communication skills and processes for managers.
  6. Professional approaches to production work and participation.
  7. Independent work skills.
  8. Occupational health and safety issues for managers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning is undertaken through the production process and the dialogue between individual supervisors, guest directors and choreographers, workshop supervisors and unit coordinators.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PracticumProduction 1 40%
PracticumProduction 2 40%
PortfolioProduction file20%

Text References

  • Engleberg, I., & Wynn, D. (2012). Working in groups. (6th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • References will vary depending on students' area of specialisation.
  • Reid, F. (1995). The staging handbook (2nd ed.). Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Dean, P. (2007). Production management: Making shows happen: A practical guide. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Maccoy, P. (2004). Essentials of stage management. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Keller, M. (1999). Light fantastic. Note: LIGHTING
  • Oren Parker, W., Craig Wolf, R., & Block, D. (2005). Scene design and stage lighting. Note: LIGHTING
  • Haggar, A. Pattern cutting for lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Note: COSTUME
  • Bray, N. Dress pattern designing: The basic principles of cut and fit. Note: COSTUME
  • Shaeffer, C.B. Couture sewing techniques (revised and updated). Note: COSTUME
  • Joseph-Armstrong, H. Patternmaking for fashion design. Note: COSTUME
  • Aldrich, W. Metric pattern cutting for menswear. Note: COSTUME
  • Aldrich, W. Metric pattern cutting for women's wear. Note: COSTUME
  • Blurton, J. (2001). Drafting and construction for theatres, museums, exhibitions and trade shows. Routledge. Note: SCENERY AND PROPS
  • Raizman, D. (2004). History of modern design. (2nd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. Note: DESIGN
  • Cochrane, C. Twentieth century British theatre: Industry, art and empire. Note: DESIGN
  • Finelli, P. (2002). Sound for the stage. Note: SOUND

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Production Practice 3B

  • Unit Code

    BPD3204

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    30

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students undertake the roles of practitioners with leadership responsibility in production processes. Units at this level seek to advance aesthetic and technical skills through a range of skill-based practicum. A professional level of accomplishment in the discipline will allow the student to independently initiate original work and processes, fully engage in the collaborative process, lead teams, problem solve, make decisions and coordinate activities. This unit may be undertaken in one of the following disciplines: costume, design, lighting, sound, stage management or props and scenery.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces BPD3104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between production processes and final production outcomes for a particular discipline.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a discipline leader in a production process.
  3. Resolve issues related to the practical application of ideas.
  4. Demonstrate appropriate skills in the negotiation, presentation and communication of issues related to production.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to undertake responsibility and work autonomously.
  6. Manage and coordinate practical elements of a production discipline.
  7. Practice safe and efficient work habits in the workshop, studio or theatre.

Unit Content

  1. Leadership roles in production processes.
  2. Analysis of production needs and research.
  3. Project management.
  4. Project development.
  5. Communication skills and processes for managers.
  6. Professional approaches to production work and participation.
  7. Independent work skills.
  8. Occupational health and safety issues for managers.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Learning is undertaken through the production process and the dialogue between individual supervisors, guest directors and choreographers, workshop supervisors and unit coordinators.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PracticumProduction 1 40%
PracticumProduction 2 40%
PortfolioProduction file20%

Text References

  • Engleberg, I., & Wynn, D. (2012). Working in groups. (6th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • References will vary depending on students' area of specialisation.
  • Reid, F. (1995). The staging handbook (2nd ed.). Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Dean, P. (2007). Production management: Making shows happen: A practical guide. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Maccoy, P. (2004). Essentials of stage management. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Keller, M. (1999). Light fantastic. Note: LIGHTING
  • Oren Parker, W., Craig Wolf, R., & Block, D. (2005). Scene design and stage lighting. Note: LIGHTING
  • Haggar, A. Pattern cutting for lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear. Note: COSTUME
  • Bray, N. Dress pattern designing: The basic principles of cut and fit. Note: COSTUME
  • Shaeffer, C.B. Couture sewing techniques (revised and updated). Note: COSTUME
  • Joseph-Armstrong, H. Patternmaking for fashion design. Note: COSTUME
  • Aldrich, W. Metric pattern cutting for menswear. Note: COSTUME
  • Aldrich, W. Metric pattern cutting for women's wear. Note: COSTUME
  • Blurton, J. (2001). Drafting and construction for theatres, museums, exhibitions and trade shows. Routledge. Note: SCENERY AND PROPS
  • Raizman, D. (2004). History of modern design. (2nd ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall. Note: DESIGN
  • Cochrane, C. Twentieth century British theatre: Industry, art and empire. Note: DESIGN
  • Finelli, P. (2002). Sound for the stage. Note: SOUND

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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