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Project Cover Sheet

Project Reference: BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (Set design and construction)

Title: Brief Encounter Set Design Brief 2013

Units: Unit 2: Production Art Workshop, Unit 73: Scenic Painting, Unit 76: Design drawing Development,

Unit 77: Design Material Processes, Unit 78: Design Method, Unit 79 Stage design for Performance

Timing within Course: Yr 2, Term 2, 2012/13Start Date: 15/04/2013Exhibition: 11//06 15/04/13

Sketchbook Deadline: 25/05/13Assessment Dates: Week commencing 22/06/13

Special Considerations: As well as working with group leader and other company members, independent Study andblog work is essential.

NOTE: Your personal blog is regarded as part of your log book and will be marked accordingly

Resources: Research is vital, proof of which will be in your sketchbook and apparent in the outcome.Departmental and team discussions will also be taken into account which will be recorded

in your sketchbooks. Resources include artmaterials in studio and specialist which youmay bring into the studio, ICT, tools and wood.

Lead Artists: Terry Rhodes, Alex Graham

As a Fine Artist you will often have to deal with non-conformist issues, spaces and deadlines. Your responsibility is toensure their view of the piece is developed for the exhibition, no matter what difficulties.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Set Design and ConstructionBrief I,Vd by Marie McGovan


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You have a role on the design installation team to exhibit your work as part of the final exhibition of your college lifein based on the script Brief Encounterswhich is set in a fictional railway station Milford Junction. By thoroughlyresearching the themes and locations within the piece we undertake the correct industrial model for the design process toshow your work in a self designed and installed gallery space. The idea is to incorporate your practice and concepts along-

side an established script to join the two disciplines and create a space that is YOURtake as a group on the 1945 classicromance story.

We work to the directors brief(which is this). The target audience for the exhibition is multi-aged and able andtherefore the piece should appeal to both children and adults alike of all physical abilities. The directoris asking us to lookat a simple but effective installation into a two room, design that emulates the character and scenery of the film. He is askingfor the design to be well thought outandrepresentationalof the fictional railway station Milford Junction and the adjacenttea room where the play is predominantly set.

We need to start with research into Brief Encountersby reading the material provided and tailoring the set to what

you have seen and read about it. The design process begins by sketching and using 3D methods to come up with a lookof the piece, this will be the design concept. As a team we need convert these workings into initially a white card modelcompletely to scale, taking into account the legalities ofhealth and safety. Once the set is constructed it is our responsibilityto paint the set with the correct methods and colours. Through this process you will inevitably gain and use an artistic skilland develop a designers eye.

Throughout the process we need to confer and discuss relevant ideas and concepts with all Fine Artists / Set Designerstaking on board theirideas and concerns.

For this to be a successful installation it is vital that everyone in the group works as part of a team. The team has aparticularresponsibility for making sure that the process is smooth running, efficient, reliable and above all safe. A vitalpart of the process is to ensure a close working relationship within the team and everyone must be a good listener as wellas a good communicatordocumenting the progress and team meetings in your sketchbooks as we go.

Be aware that liaison with me, as your chief designer, is central to the smooth running of any process!



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Explore and develop the themes to the piece; develop an understanding of your role as team member and workingindependently and with enthusiasm to see the design through to completion.When you successfully complete this project you will:

Unit 2 Production Arts workshop

Know the role of the production team

Be able to develop ideas creatively

Be able to present production ideas in a workshop setting

Understand the potential of the production process.

Unit 73 - Scenic Painting

Be able to prepare scenic elements for painting

Be able to draw out design onto scenic element Be able to demonstrate the use of scenic painting techniques on a large scenic element

Be able to demonstrate the use of detailed scenic painting techniques on set furniture

Unit 76 Design Drawing Development

Produce work showing drawing skill from primary sources

Develop observational studies from research material

Use drawing to communicate specific information

Produce experimental work using drawing to illustrate and expand information

Unit 77 - Design Materials and Processes

Know how to research materials and techniques used to construct artefacts

Be able to produce artefact designs

Be able to realise an artefact

Understand the suitability of the finished artefact



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Unit 78 Design Method

Know the characteristics of design materials, techniques and processes.

Generate design ideas for a production.

Realise design ideas.

Reflect on the design process.

Unit 79 Stage design for performance

Develop set designs

Present set design ideas

Manage the set construction process.

Evidence: This will be in the form of sketchbook, blog site, research, completed production designs and observedparticipation.

For a more in depth analysis of what is required refer to the Unit Specifications on the technicians blog

Grading criteria: Pass / Merit / Distinction.



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What you need to do

Keep a Sketchbook to record all processes and techniques documenting the progress as it develops. In your sketchbookyou must include visual images, research and discussions. You must include your name on it and throughout update yourblog site in entry form including evidence of the following;

Unit 2 Production Arts Workshop

Task1(Cr 1,2, 3)

Give a detailed account of a range of roles within a production team

Develop effective and imaginative production ideas using a range of materials and resources

work resourcefully in the development of ideas

Show consideration of own role and the interrelated roles of others

Task 2 (Cr 4, 5)

Convert production ideas into a professional, perceptive and imaginative quality product or performance Evaluate the potential of the work with a strengths and weaknesses section in your sketchbook

Unit 73 - Scenic Painting

Task 1 (Cr 1)

Explain the various methods a scenic element would require to prepare it for scenic painting, and explain why preparationis important.

Prepare scenic elements for scenic painting using the correct method and discuss why this method was used.

Task 2 (Cr 2)

Explain the various methods of translating a design from a set model or drawing to a scenic element.

Translate the designs from the model box or drawings to the scenic element

Task 3 (Cr 3,4)

Describe and practice various techniques of scenic painting



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Paint some scenic elements and furniture items with the correct techniques with detail and accuracy

Unit 76 - Design Drawing Development

Task 1 (Cr 1,2,4)

Select appropriate primary sources from both the natural and constructed world.

Produce sketches and drawings to communicate design ideas. Discuss and analyse the sketches within the group

Amend sketches and produce more detailed drawings based upon the outcome of discussions.

Task 2 (Cr 3)

Produce a detailed technical drawing based upon your finalized sketches.

Unit 77 Design Materials and Processes

Task1(Cr 1,2)

Prepare a scenic element for painting Translate the details of a design onto a scenic element

Task 2 (Cr 3)

Apply capable techniques and processes for a large scenic element working from your plans

Task 3 (Cr 4)

Apply capable techniques and processes to realise the designers intentions for set furniture

Unit 78 - Design Method

Task 1 (Cr 1,4,5)

Research the characteristics of design materials, techniques and processes.

Use your knowledge gained in your research to create design elements for the stage.

Use materials, techniques and processes with a good understanding of Heath and Safety.

Task 2 (Cr 5)



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Create a Health and Safety breakdown of all materials techniques and processes.

Task 3 (Cr 3)

Attend Production Meetings and inter departmental meetings making clear contributions.

Task 4 (Cr 6)

Explain and reflect on the design and realization process as a whole.

Task 2 (Cr 5)

Attend Production Meetings and inter departmental meetings making clear contributions.

Unit: 79 Stage Design for Performance

Task 1 (Cr 1,2,3,4)

Develop set designs

Present set design ideas

Manage the set construction process.



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To achieve a pass grade the evidence

must show that the technician is able to :

To achieve a merit grade the evidence


To achieve a distinction grade the evidence


Evidence Grade

P1 outline a range of roles withina production team

M1 explain a range of roles withina production team

D1 give a detailed analysis ofa range of roles within aproduction team

P2 Develop production ideas

using resources, materialsand research

M2 develop effective production

ideas carrying out detailedresearch, using a range ofmaterials and resources

D2 Develop effective and

imaginative productionideas carrying out detailedresearch, using a range ofmaterials and resources

P3 work cooperatively in thedevelopment of ideas

M3 work effectively in thedevelopment of ideas,showing consideration ofown role and the interrelatedroles of others

D3 carry out a production role in a manner whichdemonstrates a high level of autonomy

P4 convert production ideascontained within the brief intoa product or performance

M4 convert production ideascontained within the briefinto a well produced product

or performance

D4 convert production ideascontained within the brief intoa professional, perceptive and

imaginative quality product orperformance

P5 evaluate the potential of thework in artistic, professionaland vocational terms withrecognition of the strengthsand weaknesses of the work

M5 evaluate the potential ofthe work with clear andconsidered judgementsconcerning artistic,professional and vocationalstrengths and weaknesses.

D5 evaluate the potential ofthe work with the artistic,professional and vocationalstrengths and weaknessesclearly identified and fully

justified.

Criteria: Initials: IV: Overall GradeAchieved: Date:

Aim and Purpose:This unit develops learners knowledge of the range of skills and processes required to successfully mount a

major performance, with learners becoming part of the production team.


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To achieve a pass grade the

evidence must show that the

technician is able to:

To achieve a merit grade the



To achieve a distinction grade the



Evidence Grade

P1describe the characteristics and

uses of design materials, techniques

and processes

M1 explain the characteristics and

uses of design materials,

techniques and processes

D1 comment critically on the

characteristics and uses of design

materials, techniques and process

P2 develop design ideas in response

to a stimulus

M2 develop considered design

ideas that show a thoughtful

response to the stimulus

D2 develop fully considered design

ideas that show a innovative and

accomplished response to the stimulus

P3 communicate design ideas with

some guidance

M3 clearly communicate design

ideas in reasonable detail

D3 efficiently communicate the full detail

of the design ideas

P4 use methods, material and

processes to realise design ideas

M4competently select and use

suitable methods, materials and

processes to effectively realise

design ideas

D4 skillfully select and use wholly

appropriate methods, materials and

processes to realise all of the design

ideas

P5 describe health and safety

considerations for the designer

M5 apply health and safety

considerations to the creation,

planning and realisation of the

design ideas

D5 fully and autonomously apply health

and safety considerations to all aspects

of the creation, planning and realisation

of the design ideas

P6 describe the design process. M6 explain all aspects of the design

process and production

D6critically reflect on all aspect of the

design planning and realisation process.


Aimand Purpose:This unit will enable technicians to explore design materials and processes. Technicians will be able to apply design processes and materials tothe creation of a design element


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AimandPurpose:The aim of this unit is to develop technicians understanding of the role of the set designer for a production. Technicians will develop the range of

skills required by the stage designer and enacting the designers role from the initial planning stages to the realisation of set on stage.










Evidence Grade

P1prepare a scenic element forpainting with tutor support[IE

M1 develop set designs which are a

thoughtful, considered response to

the directors/ choreographers brief,

with minimal support and guidance

D1 work independently and confidently

to develop effective thoroughly

considered set designs that effectively

meet all considerations of the

directors/choreographers brief

P2 use 2D sketches and a 3D-scale

model box to communicate set

design ideas, with support and

guidance

M2 use 2D sketches and a 3D-scale

model box to communicate and

promote the set design ideas, with

minimal support and guidance

D2 use 2D sketches and a 3D-scale

model box to communicate and

convincingly promote every detail of the

set design ideas

P3 produce set construction

documents with simple sketches,

scale ground-plan and scaled set

construction drawings, with support

and guidance

M3 produce set construction

documents with informative

sketches, accurate and detailed

scale ground plans and competent

scaled set construction drawings,

with minimal support and guidance

D3 communicate all aspects of the set

construction process clearly, with the

use of fully detailed sketches, accurate

scale ground-plans and fully-functional

scaled set construction drawings

P4 demonstrate the ability to cost,resource, purchase and use somesuitable set construction materialswith support and guidance

M4 demonstrate a competentknowledge of how to cost, resource,purchase and use appropriate setconstruction materials, with minimalsupport and guidance

D4 demonstrate a fully-informedknowledge of how to cost, resource,purchase and use set constructionmaterials in an innovative and whollyappropriate way.

P5 use communication methods tomanage the construction teamduring the set production process,with support and guidance.

M5 demonstrate goodcommunication skills and initiativeto manage the set production teamduring the production process.

D5 demonstrate excellentcommunication skills and independenceto manage the set construction teamthroughout the set production process.


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Evidence Grade

P1prepare a scenic element forpainting with tutor support[IE

M1 select appropriate primary

sources and produce work that

shows a clear development of

drawing skills

D1 select appropriate primary sources

and produce a variety of work that

shows a strong development in drawing

skills and creative output

P2 demonstrate skills in 2D drawing

using sources

M2 successfully demonstrate skills

in 2D drawing using appropriate

sources

D2 demonstrate considered and

technically proficient skills in 2D drawing

using comprehensive sources

P3 use drawing to communicate

information appropriate to a

specialist pathway

M3 successfully use drawing to

communicate specific information

appropriate to a specialist pathway

D3 successfully use detailed drawing to

communicate specific information

appropriate to a specialist pathway

P4 use drawing to communicate

original design ideas.

M4use drawing to communicate

original design ideas in some detail.

D4 use drawings to communicate

thoroughly detailed and clearly

produced original design ideas.

Aimand Purpose:In this unit Fine Artists will develop the skills to draw competently and to use drawing to communicate design ideas. Fine

Artists will do this through studying the skills required and by regular drawing practice.


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To achieve a merit grade the evidence


To achieve a distinction grade the evidence


Evidence Grade

P1 identify materials andtechniques used to constructartefacts in the performingarts industry

M1analyse materials andtechniques used to constructartefacts in the performingarts industry

D1 evaluate materials andtechniques used to constructartefacts in the performingarts industry

P2 Investigate and experimentwith materials and techniquesused to produce artefacts forthe performing arts industry

M2 carry out detailedinvestigation andexperimentation into a varietyof materials and techniquesused to produce artefacts forthe performing arts industry

D2 carry out in depthinvestigation andexperimentation into a widevariety of materials andtechniques used to produceartefacts for the performingarts industry

P3 produce a simple design foran artefact that can be used inthe performing arts industrytogether with constructiondetails

M3 produce a suitable design foran artefact that can be used inthe performing arts industrytogether with appropriateconstruction details

D3 produce a sophisticateddesign for an artefact that canbe used in the performingarts industry together withfully detailed constructiondetails

P4 produce a simple, functionalartefact for the performing arts industry, for the

most part following the construction detail

M4Produce a functional artefact for theperforming arts industry carefully followingthe construction details and modifying asnecessary

D4 produce a sophisticatedfunctional artefact for theperforming arts industry,meticulously following theconstruction details andmodifying as necessary

P5 Discuss the finished artefactwith reference to its suitabilityfor use in the performing artsindustry.

M5 assess the finished artefactand explain its suitability foruse in the performing artsindustry.

D5


Aimand Purpose:The aim of this unit is to develop technicians scale model-making skills. Technicians will be able to create and

decorate a scale model box that communicates the detail of the design intentions.


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To achieve a merit grade the evidence must

show that the technician is able to :

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must

show that the technician is able to :

Evidence Grade

P1 develop set designs inresponse to the directors/choreographers brief, withsupport and guidance

M1 develop set designs whichare a thoughtful, consideredresponse to the directors/choreographers brief, withminimal support and guidance

D1 work independently andconfidently to developeffective thoroughlyconsidered set designsthat effectively meet allconsiderations of thedirectors/choreographers

brief

P2 use 2D sketches and a3D-scale model box tocommunicate set designideas, with support andguidance

M2 use 2D sketches and a3D-scale model box tocommunicate and promotethe set design ideas, withminimal support and guidanc

D2 use 2D sketches anda 3D-scale model boxto communicate andconvincingly promote everydetail of the set design ideas

P3 produce set constructiondocuments with simplesketches, scale ground-planand scaled set constructiondrawings, with support andguidance

M3 produce set constructiondocuments with informativesketches, accurate anddetailed scale ground plansand competent scaled setconstruction drawings, with

minimal support and guidance

D3 ommunicate all aspects ofthe set construction processclearly, with the use of fullydetailed sketches, accuratescale ground-plans andfully-functional scaled set

construction drawings

P4 demonstrate the ability tocost, resource, purchaseand use some suitable setconstruction materials withsupport and guidance

M4 demonstrate a competentknowledge of how to cost,resource, purchase and useappropriate set constructionmaterials, with minimalsupport and guidance

D4 demonstrate a fully-informedknowledge of how to cost,resource, purchase and useset construction materialsin an innovative and whollyappropriate way

P5 use communication methodsto manage the constructionteam during the setproduction process, with

support and guidance

M5 demonstrate goodcommunication skills andinitiative to manage the setproduction team during the

production process

D5 demonstrate excellentcommunication skills andindependence to managethe set construction

team throughout the setproduction process

Aimand Purpose:The aim of this unit is to develop scenic painting skills, techniques and processes. Technicians will be able to gain the

necessary skills to be able to decorate a scenic element.


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Blogs/Logs MarksheetDaily/Weekly Evaluation (including action plan)

Strengths and Weaknesses

Fine Artists Notes/Response

Research

Spelling, Layout and Grammar


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Lead Artists Comments:

Agreed as Fair andAccurate:

Fine Artist Designer C.S.


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