Module Details
| Module Code: |
DRAM8031 |
| Title: |
Set Design and Props
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Long Title:
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Set Design & Props
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2122 - Drama
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| Module Description: |
The design, construction and fabrication of sets and props.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Conceive and design a simple stage set. |
| LO2 |
Exhibit basic construction skills. |
| LO3 |
Observe Health & Safety procedures relating to stagecrafts. |
| LO4 |
Recognise and describe materials used in stage sets and their properties. |
| LO5 |
Fabricate simple theatrical props. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Sets
Set types - cloths, flats, open, representational - and the materials used in their construction.
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Construction
Basic design skills for carpentry and painting.
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Design
Function, integration with other design elements - lighting & costuming, access, load-bearing characteristics, moving and flying, trucks.
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Props
Fabrication and painting.
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Technical Drawing & Model Making
Detailed plans specifying materials and exact dimensions. Scale modelling.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Set Design & Construction |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Prop-making workshop |
Twice per semester |
0.40 |
3 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Hands-on practical session |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Reading, Practising and Writing |
Every Week |
3.60 |
3.6 |
| Total Hours |
9.60 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.40 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Colin Winslow. (2006), Handbook of Set Design, Crowood Press, p.192, [ISBN: 1861268130].
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Tim Blaikie & Emma Troubridge. (2002), Scenic Art & Construction: A Practical Guide, Crowood Press, p.192, [ISBN: 1861264992].
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John Blurton. (2001), Scenery: Draughting & Construction, A&C Black Publishers, p.160, [ISBN: 0713656840].
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Andy Wilson. (2003), Making Stage Props: A Practical Guide, Crowood Press, p.192, [ISBN: 186126450X].
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Stephen G. Sherwin. (2006), Scene Painting Projects for Theatre, Focal Press, p.280, [ISBN: 0240808134].
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Clare P. Rowe. (2007), Drawing & Rendering for Theatre: A Practical Course for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designers, Focal Press, p.288, [ISBN: 0240805542].
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Holden, Sammler, Powers, Schmidt. (2015), Structural Design for the Stage, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 0240818261].
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Georgina Shorter. (2012), Designing for Screen: Production Design and Art Direction, Crowood Press, [ISBN: 1847973841].
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Stephan di Benedetto. (2012), An Introduction to Theatre Design, Routledge, [ISBN: 0415547547].
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