Teaching Responsibility

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Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Seminar

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

4540TPR-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module aims to introduce students to a wide range of practical design and construction skills relating to set design and realisation. In addition to the development of technical skills, students will develop a firm knowledge and understanding of the design and fabrication processes associated with live performance. The module furthermore aims to establish the role that scenic construction plays within the complete production process.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Develop, communicate and realise an idea following a given brief, distinguishing the appropriate methods and influences relevant for an effective concept.
2.
Examine and develop a range of professional practical design, production and construction techniques and tools safely, competently and appropriately.
3.
Work effectively within a group in the production of scenic elements with sensitivity, commitment, enthusiasm and team spirit.
4.
Evaluate the production process in relation to workshop skills and the scenic workshop department and appraise their role in the production process.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus: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.
Additional Information:Lois Maskell is the Module Leader.

Assessments

Presentation

Practice