| Module Identifier | SG20310 | ||
| Module Title | PROCESS OF SCENOGRAPHY | ||
| Academic Year | 2002/2003 | ||
| Co-ordinator | Mr Simon J Banham | ||
| Semester | Semester 1 | ||
| Other staff | Mr Michael J Brookes, Mr Richard D Downing | ||
| Pre-Requisite | SG20110 For Joint Honours Scenographic Studies, SG20210 For Joint Honours Scenographic Studies | ||
| Course delivery | Lecture | 20 Hours Lecture Practicals 10 x 2 hour lecture/practicals | |
| Assessment | Semester Assessment | Group Project Group project: In groups of approximately six, students will apply the learning from the module to the conduct of three, contrasting, processes of scenographic composition based upon a hypothetical brief given by the course tutors. Groups will ultimately articulate these processes (through the techniques of representation studied) in the form of a thirty minute presentation. This will be followed by ten minutes of questioning by two examiners. | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Individual working notebook Working notebook: The generation and development of an individual working notebook and web-based folio as instruments and documents of process. | 50% | |
To demonstrate understanding of conceptual, investigative and communicative methodologies particular to the process of scenographic composition.
To demonstrate an holistic understanding of the inter-relationship between media-specific elements employed in the process of scenographic composition.
To make a basic usage of a range of computer applications as further communicative and explorative instruments within the process of scenographic composition.
To employ physical notebooks and electronic space as sites for conducting and documenting the process of scenographic composition.
This module examines conceptual, investigative and communicative methodologies particular to the process of scenographic composition. Through the lecture/workshop series and related assignments an understanding of this and of the inter-relationship between media-specific elements employed in the process of scenographic composition will be developed. The module also introduces the use of working notebooks and computer applications as further communicative and explorative instruments within the scenographic process, and instigates the use of electronic space as a site for documenting this process.
As an initial framework the material addressed will be organised across three key areas:
CONCEPTION:
Introduction to module structure / Perception through 2 dimensions: the graphic sequencing of ideas through images
Brief for the group project / Perception through 3 dimensions: understanding object relationships in real space
Initiation of the web-based folio / Perception in the virtual dimension; the manipulation and distribution of computer generated forms
INVESTIGATION:
Interpreting text: methods of responding to a text as a the primary source
Interpreting space: methods of responding to space as the primary source
Interpreting the body: methods of responding to the performer as the primary source
ARTICULATION (physical and digital):
Representing location: object and structure
Representing the figure: daily and extra daily
Representing light: illumination and projection
Representing sound: acoustic and electronic
Criteria for assessment :
i] For the group project assessment will be made upon the basis of the following criteria:
- Effective employment of processes studied in the module. (20%)
- Effective consideration, articulation and representation of spatial/temporal concerns implicit in the project brief. (40%)
- Effective and appropriate response to the diverse performance modes and thematic material of the project brief. (30%)
- Effective group functioning. (10%)
Assessment weighting within module 50%
i] For the individual working notebook assessment will be made upon the basis of the following criteria:
- Research: evidence of relevant research; understanding of conceptual context. (15%)
- Concept Development: evidence of concept exploration and sustained development. (40%)
- Communication: effectiveness as instruments for the representation and communication of ideas. (30%)
- Form: appropriate, efficient and imaginative use of media employed (including written annotation and exposition). (15%)
Assessment weighting within module: 50%
To examine conceptual, investigative and communicative methodologies particular to the process of scenographic composition.
To develop an holistic understanding of the inter-relationship between media-specific elements employed in the process of scenographic composition.
To initiate the use of computer applications as further communicative and explorative instruments within the process of scenographic composition.
To instigate the use of physical notebooks and electronic space as sites for conducting and documenting the process of scenographic composition.