ACP212 - Technical Production 2
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Commencing 2024 Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Miles O'Neil |
| Cohort rule: | Nil |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| 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. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 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
| 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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