ACP104 - Technical Production 1
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Bronwyn Pringle |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit provides a foundation in the application of production arts in a theatrical environment. Students will be introduced to lighting, sound and vision systems, stage mechanics, workplace health and safety, and production communication processes - laying the foundations for future engagement in the specialised fields of live theatre production. Students will develop an understanding of the disciplines involved in live production including technical lighting, sound and multimedia production, and explore introductory stage management for different genres – including dance, drama, and musical theatre.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply technical theatre skills in a range of contexts, including executing basic rigging, audio and lighting system set up, and stage management practices | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Collaborate with others to apply skills in technical theatre that meet the needs of production and performance – lighting, sound, stage management | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Identify, explain and select stage technologies and practices appropriate to resolving theatre and performance | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO5: Problem solving |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Ongoing individual assessment in technical classes according to state criteria | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 2: Stagecraft Quiz (Online) | 800 words or equivalent | 20% | Ongoing |
| Assessment 3: Practical Performance | 1600 words or equivalent | 40% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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