KRB221 Scenography 4: Intermedial Theatre

Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal

Overview

This unit introduces scenographic techniques and approaches for intermedial theatre such as conceptualisation through to realisation, while offering an appreciation of the overall production process. It explores the practical realisation of the principles of intermedial theatre - the use of space and technology; the design and composition of visual and aural environments; the demands and effect of the digitally mediated upon the narrative, production, performers and audience. The unit is structured to incorporate a degree of practical application and experience in solving the challenges faced by the designer working in theatre, including 'hands-on' experience of the processes and demands of realising an intermedial performance. As the final unit in the Scenography minor, this studio-based unit comprises predominantly ongoing practical work that you complete under the close guidance and instruction of QUT academic staff.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the processes and techniques of incorporating time based media (i.e. recorded audio and film) into live performance.
2. Collaboratively develop a live performance using time based media and performance technologies.
3. Compose and articulate conceptual ideas through oral, visual and written discourses.
4. Demonstrate complex problem solving in creation of an intermedial performance event.

Content

Learning Approaches

Workshops that maximise exposure to developments in intermedial practice.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Students will be provided with ongoing and continual assessment and feedback during the course of this unit. Formative assessment will take the form of progressive feedback on the appropriateness and quality of individual contribution to practical exercises, discussion, and participation in class work throughout the semester. The assessment schema provides further detailed and specific criteria for summative assessment items.

Assessment

Overview

To access the Faculty Assessment Information see the Canvas site for this unit.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Project

Students will collaborate on the design and presentation of an intermedial theatre production.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Assessment: Portfolio

Students will prepare a design portfolio which documents and analyses the process of creating an intermedial theatre performance.

This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.

Academic Integrity

Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.

Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Requirements to Study

Requirements

All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.

This unit also requires a Tier 2 Health and Safety Induction which is provided by the technician on site in the theatre, workshop or studio. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 2 induction.

This unit also requires a Tier 3 Health and Safety Induction which is a hands on induction on specific machinery. Not all students are required to complete the Tier 3 induction.

Resources

Resource Materials

Recommended text(s)

Baugh, C. (2005), Theatre, Performance and Technology, Palgrave Macmillan UK.

Chapple, F & Kattenbelt, C. (2007) Intermediality in Theatre and Performance , 3rd ed. New York, NY: Rodopi.

Giesekem, G. (2007) Staging the Screen, Palgrave Macmillan, UK.

Howard, P (2009) What is Scenography?, Routledge, UK.

Leonard, J (2001) Theatre Sound, Routledge, UK.

McKinney, J. (2009), The Cambridge Introduction to Scenography, Cambridge University Press UK.

Russell-Brown, J. (2001), The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, Oxford University Press, UK (New Edition).

Risk Assessment Statement

For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.

Risks may be associated with:

• laboratory work in a digital context
• work in a theatrical context
• field trips or industrial visits.

Course Learning Outcomes

KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts

1. Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
   Relates to: ULO1
2. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the techniques and concepts underpinning your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO1
3. Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
   Relates to: ULO2
4. Demonstrate technical proficiency in at least one area of your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO1
5. Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO3
6. Represent and promote your work in ways relevant to your creative field.
   Relates to: ULO3
7. Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
   Relates to: ULO4
8. Work productively as a leader and collaborator in disciplinary and interdisciplinary creative practice.
   Relates to: ULO2
9. Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
   Relates to: ULO2
10. Demonstrate respect for cultural and social differences, and work with integrity across creative practice networks.
    Relates to: ULO2
11. Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
    Relates to: ULO2