Area: | Department of Design |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7632 (v.5) Design Process and Practice 192 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | A concise overview of the critical aspects such as - the organisation and makeup of the film and television art departments - the technical and organisational differences between production, location finding and documentation, basic set design, construction issues and colour design, the technique of breaking down a script and the strategies for props - buying and decorating sets. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Been introduced to the organisation and makeup of the film and television art department. Been introduced to the technical and organisational differences between film and television production. Been introduced to location finding and documentation. Been introduced to basic set design, construction issues and colour design for the mediums. Been introduced to the technique of 'breaking down' a script. Been introduced to strategies for props buyingand decorating sets. Developed the process of project development that is - research, analysis, ideation, design development, production, communication and evaluation as the underlying basis for the practice of design. Further understood the aesthetic and technical issues of design. Developed an open minded and critical thinking approach to design ideation and development. Applied problem-solving skills to design. Had the opportunity to foster independent learning skills. Developed further skills to communicate design solutions through verbal, two and three dimensional methods. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Knapman, C. (1994), Production Budgeting and Film Management. Sydney, AFTRS. Millerson, G. (1972), The Technique of Television Production. London, Focal Press. Olson, R. (1993), Art Direction for Film and Video. London, Focal Press. Phillips, B. (1987), Stand by Studio. Hartfordshire, BBC Print Unit. |
Unit Texts: | SolidWorks Corporation, (2001), SolidWorks teachers guide and student courseware. USA., SolidWorks Corporation. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Projects (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100501 Graphic Arts and Design Studies | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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