Program Overview

Module Overview

The DESIGN REALISATION module provides an essential foundation in workshop skills that will underpin the students' work on future modules. Sessions in set construction, prop making, scenic painting, and wardrobe provide an opportunity to explore materials and techniques used across the scenic arts. This module will also offer the opportunity to interpret plans and realise designs.

Module Details

• Module code: PRO1037
• Module provider: Guildford School of Acting
• Module Leader: DOWNTON Katy (GSA)
• Number of Credits: 15
• ECTS Credits: 7.5
• Framework: FHEQ Level 4
• Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Student Workload

• Workshop Hours: 72
• Independent Learning Hours: 75
• Lecture Hours: 3

Module Availability

• Year long

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

• N/A

Module Content

Indicative content includes:

• Introduction to set construction
• Introduction to prop making
• Introduction to scenic painting
• Introduction to wardrobe
• Introduction to sustainable production practices

Assessment Pattern

• Assessment type: Coursework
• Unit of assessment: Design Realisation Presentation
• Weighting: 100

Alternative Assessment

• Coursework: Essay on roles and responsibilities of the various design realisation departments (1500 words)

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving, planning, and practical competency, understanding and application of sustainable working practices, and to encourage independent research.

Module Aims

• Introduce students to the practical and creative skills needed for the interpretation and realisation of scenic elements
• Enable the students to discover the importance of problem-solving as an integral part of the design realisation process
• Encourage both independent and group work to develop a holistic team approach to design realisation
• Inspire students to consider and explore sustainable practices

Learning Outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to provide a variety of learning and teaching methods that fit with the overall aims and strategies of the programme and are appropriate to the study of professional design realisation.

Programmes this Module Appears In

• Programme: Theatre Production BA (Hons)
• Semester: Year-long
• Classification: Compulsory
• Qualifying conditions: A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module