306952 (v.2) Set Design 291

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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
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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Projects (2) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y