Continual assessment and Evaluation (Semester 2)

Continual Assessment 2

Continual assessment and Presentation (Semester 1)

Continual Assessment 1

The module is structured to deliver the knowledge, understanding, interpersonal and technical skills necessary to support work on productions. 

Through a series of workshops; lecture demonstrations; individual projects and group tasks students will be introduced to essential technical skills necessary in the design and realisation of productions. These skills include: scale model making, technical drawing, scene painting and scenic construction. 

Students will use 1:25 scale models: in the development and communication of ideas; to relate design concepts to a physical space, considering the effect and viewpoints of an audience and in presenting finished ideas to a group. 

Students will be taught the role technical drawing plays in the development of design and its realisation. Hand-drawn technical drawings will be produced to present relevant information as suitable for use in the scenic workshop. 

The students will learn about and experience scenic construction processes including: working from scale models and technical drawings; choice and use of tools and materials; finishing techniques incorporating an introduction to scene painting and applied finishes; set get-in and assembly; working as a group; and safe working practices in the scenic workshop. 

In addition to the development of technical skills, students will be introduced to research skills for design and encouraged to develop both verbal and written self-reflective and evaluative skills.

Design and Construction Skills - 4540TPR

Design and Construction Skills

Develop, communicate and realise an idea following a given brief, distinguishing the appropriate methods and influences relevant for an effective concept.

Examine and develop a range of professional practical design, production and construction techniques and tools safely, competently and appropriately.

Work effectively within a group in the production of scenic elements with sensitivity, commitment, enthusiasm and team spirit.

Evaluate the production process in relation to workshop skills and the scenic workshop department and appraise their role in the production process.