DES214 Design and Production 2 (8)

This subject builds on knowledge and techniques learnt in DES213 Design and Production 1. Students will undertake Head of Department roles on live productions, advancing the collaboration, leadership and communication skills essential to developing their professionalism and enhancing their career pathway. Students will have the opportunity to extend and practise their creative aptitudes in an innovative and collaborative environment.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

Available to students in the Bachelor of Stage and Screen (core to Design specialisation)

Not available to students who have successfully completed DES212.

Assumed Knowledge

Students should have successfully completed DES107, DES108, DES109 and DES213 before undertaking this subject.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to practise and implement work place health and safety practices to a pass standard;
  • be able to critically reflect upon their leadership and communication skills and evaluate their abilities;
  • be able to employ and discuss discipline specific terminology;
  • be able to utilise discipline specific skills and knowledge to plan and design projects independently;
  • be able to support projects through applying well developed management skills; and
  • be able to engage and collaborate with other performance disciplines.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • work place health and safety and risk management;
  • script analysis;
  • leadership and responsibility;
  • effective Head of Department management;
  • production and technical management;
  • set and properties design;
  • costume design; and
  • lighting design.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of DES214 in Session 2 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Design concept workbook and final designs
25
2
Installation design and realisation
45
3
Project work
30

Special Resources

Existing CSU Theatres & workshops

Exisiting CSU Textiles workshop and facilities. Sewing machines, dye vats, overlockers etc

Existing CSU Wood workshop and facilities

Existing CSU Lighting Studio and facilities. Lighting consoles, lanterns, dimmers etc

Mac Labs and Vectorworks program

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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