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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 Studies 3A

  • Unit Code

    BPD3205

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore discipline-specific approaches to contemporary practice through practical workshops, aesthetic discourse and critical analysis. Modules at this level seek to develop creative and technical skills through a range of skill based workshops and lectures. Creative and Technical works will include substantial background research and development material, along with a clearly identified strategy by which to communicate them. This unit may be undertaken in one of the following disciplines: costume, design, lighting, sound, stage management or props and scenery.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces BPD3105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Practically resolve ideas and concepts to a professional level.
  2. Manage and coordinate practical elements of the production discipline.
  3. Identify technical and aesthetic challenges relating to the production discipline and select appropriate strategies for problem solving.
  4. Evaluate the processes and outcomes of a production for an area of study.
  5. Plan and apply procedures that support diverse production requirements.
  6. Practice safe and efficient work habits in the workplace.

Unit Content

  1. Develop production techniques.
  2. Applying critical thinking to work processes.
  3. Problem analysis and resolution.
  4. Develop production processes.
  5. Understand product development.
  6. Resolving ideas and concepts in practical applications.
  7. OHS and risk management processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and tutorials.

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
AssignmentAssignment 50%
ProjectAssignment 50%

Text References

  • Alten, S. (2014). Audio in media. (10th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • References will vary depending on student's 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
  • Smith, P. Stage management: A gathering together of class notes. WAAPA Publications. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Palmer, R.H. (1993). The lighting art: The aesthetics of stage lighting. Note: LIGHTING
  • Appia, A. (1993). Text on theatre. Note: LIGHTING
  • Landis, D.N. Filmcraft: Costume design. Note: COSTUME
  • Pecktal, L. Costume design: Techniques of modern masters. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R., & Covey, L. The costume designer's handbook: A complete guide for amateur and professional costume designers. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R. From page to stage: How theatre designers make connections between scripts and images. Note: COSTUME
  • Huaixiang, T. Costume craftwork on a budget: Clothing, 3-D makeup, wigs, millinery & accessories. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R., & Covey, L. The costume technician's handbook: A complete guide for amateur and professional. Note: COSTUME
  • Hendrickson, A. (2008). Mechanical design for the stage. Focal Press. Note: SCENERY & PROPS
  • Holder, E.A., & Bronislaw, S.J. (1999). Structural design for the stage. Focal Press. Note: SCENERY & PROPS
  • Brockett & Ball. The essential theatre. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. Note: DESIGN
  • Parker, W.O., Wolf, R.C., & Block, D. Scene designs and stage lighting. Note: DESIGN
  • Crabtree & Beadert; (2012). Scenic art for the theatre. (3rd ed.). Focal Press. Note: DESIGN
  • Ayckbourn, A. (2005). Stage management: The essential handbook. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT

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 Studies 3A

  • Unit Code

    BPD3205

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit provides students with the opportunity to explore discipline-specific approaches to contemporary practice through practical workshops, aesthetic discourse and critical analysis. Modules at this level seek to develop creative and technical skills through a range of skill based workshops and lectures. Creative and Technical works will include substantial background research and development material, along with a clearly identified strategy by which to communicate them. This unit may be undertaken in one of the following disciplines: costume, design, lighting, sound, stage management or props and scenery.

Equivalent Rule

Replaces BPD3105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Practically resolve ideas and concepts to a professional level.
  2. Manage and coordinate practical elements of the production discipline.
  3. Identify technical and aesthetic challenges relating to the production discipline and select appropriate strategies for problem solving.
  4. Evaluate the processes and outcomes of a production for an area of study.
  5. Plan and apply procedures that support diverse production requirements.
  6. Practice safe and efficient work habits in the workplace.

Unit Content

  1. Develop production techniques.
  2. Applying critical thinking to work processes.
  3. Problem analysis and resolution.
  4. Develop production processes.
  5. Understand product development.
  6. Resolving ideas and concepts in practical applications.
  7. OHS and risk management processes.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops and tutorials.

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
AssignmentAssignment 50%
ProjectAssignment 50%

Text References

  • Alten, S. (2014). Audio in media. (10th ed.). Note: SOUND
  • References will vary depending on student's 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
  • Smith, P. Stage management: A gathering together of class notes. WAAPA Publications. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT
  • Palmer, R.H. (1993). The lighting art: The aesthetics of stage lighting. Note: LIGHTING
  • Appia, A. (1993). Text on theatre. Note: LIGHTING
  • Landis, D.N. Filmcraft: Costume design. Note: COSTUME
  • Pecktal, L. Costume design: Techniques of modern masters. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R., & Covey, L. The costume designer's handbook: A complete guide for amateur and professional costume designers. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R. From page to stage: How theatre designers make connections between scripts and images. Note: COSTUME
  • Huaixiang, T. Costume craftwork on a budget: Clothing, 3-D makeup, wigs, millinery & accessories. Note: COSTUME
  • Ingham, R., & Covey, L. The costume technician's handbook: A complete guide for amateur and professional. Note: COSTUME
  • Hendrickson, A. (2008). Mechanical design for the stage. Focal Press. Note: SCENERY & PROPS
  • Holder, E.A., & Bronislaw, S.J. (1999). Structural design for the stage. Focal Press. Note: SCENERY & PROPS
  • Brockett & Ball. The essential theatre. Wadsworth Cengage Learning. Note: DESIGN
  • Parker, W.O., Wolf, R.C., & Block, D. Scene designs and stage lighting. Note: DESIGN
  • Crabtree & Beadert; (2012). Scenic art for the theatre. (3rd ed.). Focal Press. Note: DESIGN
  • Ayckbourn, A. (2005). Stage management: The essential handbook. Note: STAGE MANAGEMENT

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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