PERF06035 2019 Theatre Design Studio Skills 2

General Details

Full Title
Theatre Design Studio Skills 2
Transcript Title
Theatre Design Studio Skills 2
Code
PERF06035
Attendance
80 %
Subject Area
PERF - 0215 Performing Arts
Department
YADA - Yeats Academy Art Dsgn & Arch
Level
06 - Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Una Mannion, Rhona Trench, Niall Rea, Vanya Lambrecht, Katarina Rozvadska
Programme Membership
SG_APERF_H08 201900 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Performing Arts SG_APERT_B07 201900 Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Theatre Design) SG_DINAD_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture and Design SG_ADESJ_H08 202500 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Design for Stage and Screen SG_APERF_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Performing Arts
Description

This module has been developed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills associated with Technical Drawing and Model Making for practitioners of Theatre Design. The skills are intended to concisely and clearly communicate all needed specifications to transform an idea into a physical form. The learner shall be able to interpret and communicate designs and ideas in 2D and 3D.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Carry out site measurements of a performance space.

2.

Use pre-determined measurements, employ an appropriate scale and produce a ground plan and elevations of a performance space.

3.

Implement model-making skills to explore set design concepts through form, scale, colour etc.

4.

Use a ground plan in order to create a scaled 3D model of the performance space.

5.

Execute model making skills to create 3D model which articulate devloped design solutions.

Module Assessment Strategies

Assessment is continuous and is undertaken at the conclusion of each block or project.

Indicative Syllabus

The semester commences by facilitating a project assigned by Design Studies Staff. The following content shall be taught in order to aid the fruition of the project:

Site Measurement

Reading Technical Drawings ( Ground Plans)

Creating Ground Plans and Elevations

Projection Types

Paper formats and types

Scale

Model making

Perspective sketching

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Project Theatre Design Project Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 50 % Week 7 1,2,3,4,5
2 Project Theatre Design Project Coursework Assessment UNKNOWN 50 % Week 13 1,2,3,4,5
             

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Bielefeld, Bert Basics Technical Drawing Birkhauser Verlag AG (2006)

Thorne, Gary Technical Drawing for Stage Design The Crowood Press Ltd (2009)

Piper, Tom Model Making for the Stage: A Practical Guide The Crowood Press Ltd (2004)

Winslow, Colin The Handbook of Model-Making for Set Designers The Crowood Press Ltd (2008)

Other Resources

None

Additional Information

None