ACP212 - Technical Production 2

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Miles O'Neil
Cohort rule:Nil
Prerequisite:

ACP104

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
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 includes practicals and seminar time, designated activities, assessment tasks, readings, and study time.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 3-hour seminar per week

In-person attendance requirements:

90% attendance requirement for all scheduled contact hours

Content

This unit is a continued exploration of technical production providing the tools necessary for a career in this field. Through a combination of theory and practice, you continue your study of lighting, sound and vision systems, stage mechanics, workplace health and safety, and production communication processes. This unit is taught through a combination of theoretical and practical approaches, further advancing your engagement in the specialised fields of live theatre production. This unit aims to broaden and deepen the skills and knowledge attained in Technical Production 1. You will explore advanced production concepts and technologies, investigate and apply skills for lighting, sound, vision and control systems, and advance your knowledge in management.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply technical theatre skills in a range of contexts, including executing rigging, audio and lighting system set up, and stage management practices

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO7: Teamwork

ULO2

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

ULO3

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

GLO2: Communication

Assessment

Trimester 1:
Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Ongoing individual assessment in technical classes according to stated criteria   30% Ongoing
Assessment 2: Written Test 1200 words or equivalent 30% Week 10
Assessment 3 (Group): 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.

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