Module Identifier SG30820  
Module Title SCENOGRAPHY IN PRODUCTION 2  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Mr Simon J Banham  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Mr Michael J Brookes, Mr Nick Strong, Mr Richard D Downing  
Pre-Requisite SG20110 , SG20210 Students must have completed at least one of these modules to be able to take SG30820, SG20310 , SG20430 , SG20520 , SG30720  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   2 Hours 5 x 2hr module seminars  
  Seminars / Tutorials   1 Hours 5 x 1hr production-specific seminars Students will attend rehearsals, production meetings and practical sessions as necessitated by production schedules.  

Learning outcomes

Typically, upon completion of the module, the student will be able:
- To demonstrate the independent ability to conceive, develop and implement an appropriate and cohesive scenographic design within a specific mode of theatrical production.
- To show a significant development in conceptual and methodological understanding of a specialist element of scenography and the ability to apply this within the framework of a collaborative and holistic approach to production.
- To conduct objective and critical analysis of an independent scenographic process.
- To present sophisticated individually generated and collated documents of research, conceptual development, representation and communication pertinent to specific practices of scenography in production.


Aims

The aim of this module is:
- To encourage and foster the independent ability to conceive, develop and implement an appropriate and cohesive scenographic design within a specific mode of theatrical production.
- To develop conceptual and methodological understanding of specialist elements of scenography within the framework of a collaborative and holistic approach to production.
- To provoke objective and critical analysis of an independent scenographic process.
- To extend effective and appropriate individual generation and collation of documents of research, conceptual development, representation and communication pertinent to specific practices of scenography in production.


Content

Following directly on from SG30720, this module aims to encourage and foster the independent ability to conceive, develop and implement an appropriate and cohesive scenographic design within a single, specific mode of theatrical production. Emphasis is placed upon independent practice and responsibility, and the module's structure allows for and encourages personal development in the application of specialist elements of scenography within the framework of a collaborative and holistic approach to production. This structure demands the generation and collation of specific process materials, the assumption of responsibility for liaison with directors and presentations at production meetings, and management of the realisation and operation of the final design. At the end of the module, students are encouraged to reflect objectively and critically upon their personal work.


Criteria for assessment :

i] Within individual production design processes: assessment will be made upon the basis of the following criteria:
- Conception: understanding of conceptual context; creative development of concept. (30%)
- Presentation: effectiveness of concept presentation in production meetings. (10%)
- Realisation: management of resources; effectiveness of design realisation. (30%)
- Operation: effectiveness of operation and management of the design in performance. (15%)
- Collaboration: holistic understanding and awareness; personal management within collaboration. (15%)

ii] Individual working notebook / folio: 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; of lateral thought; integrity, originality and creativity of ideas. (40%)
- Communication: effectiveness as an instrument for the representation and communication of ideas. (30%)
- Form: appropriate, efficient and imaginative use of media employed (including written annotation and exposition). (15%)

iii] For viva : assessment will be made according to the following criteria:
- Ability to conduct objective analysis. (50%)
- Ability to engage with and respond to critical observation. (50%)


Transferable skills

- acquisition of conceptual and creative tools which may be applied in a variety of media and social contexts.
- self-discipline and reflexive functioning in the articulation of personally generated material.
- communication through non-verbal media.
- organisation and presentation of conceptual material.
- self management as part of group functioning.
- project planning and execution.


Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Text
Elkins, James. (2000) How to Use Your Eyes. Routledge
Hall, Stuart. (2000) Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices. Sage
Bachelard, Gaston. (1986) The Poetics of Space. Beacon
VIEWING: Achim Freyer. (1989) On the Disruption of Fixed Routines. Inter Nationes