Learning Agreement

NAME:                                   Lauren Holman

COURSE:                             BA (Hons) Costume with Performance Design        

UNIT TITLE:                         Self Directed Project                    

REF. NO./LEVEL:               CSS518

WEIGHTING:                        2.0      

DURATION:                         9 Weeks       

HOURS OF STUDY:           300 Hours    

Unit Leader:                         Adele Keeley/Graham Cottenden

Your Blog address:           ...http://laurenholmansdp.blogspot.com/…

DESCRIPTION:

For this project I am going to design the costumes and set for the School of Production performance of The Canterbury Tales by Mike Poulton. This production will take place from November 8^th until the 10^th during the autumn term 2012. I chose this opportunity because I wanted to learn what it is like to design a production through from beginning to end and also to experience working with a director. I want to experience how costume makers and other members of a production team would interpret my designs and therefore how they will be ultimately realised. I chose The Canterbury Tales in particular as it has many specific challenges involved which would require experimental techniques and thinking to overcome them. I felt this would enhance the experience for me and therefore increase my learning. I also want to experience what it is like to have the challenges and considerations that come with working to a budget. I intend to analyse the script and produce a script breakdown, and also carry out research into the period, clothing worn and Chaucer himself, including thoughts and research into the original Canterbury Tales. I will consider the fabrics that would have been worn in the medieval period and use this research to create an appropriate colour scheme. I am going to do a one to two-week work placement at Salisbury Playhouse as well, working on their production of Epsom Downs. For assessment I will produce a design sketchbook detailing my ideas, research, inspiration and design development. I will create the majority of the designs for The Canterbury Tales, taking into account the set and the feel of the whole piece. I will produce an ‘in the round’ set design for the studio theatre consisting of a 3D model. I will reflect on and update my progress in my blog and complete this with a 750 word evaluation and bibliography detailing the sources used for my research. I will also produce a 1000 word evaluation reflecting on what I have learnt on my work experience placement, with consideration on how I will use what I have learnt in the future.

Aims:

A1       To provide opportunities for self-initiated, autonomous learning

            and develop the ability to plan time and work independently

A2       To provide opportunity to study the contextual development of costume and performance design

A3       To further develop the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation within a self initiated environment

A4       To propose, develop and evaluate professional aspirations through professional development planning

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this unit you will be able to:

LO1     Identify and define the context for the development of your own work towards professional aspirations

LO2     Demonstrate an understanding of the development of Costume with performance design

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LO3     Have developed the creative, intellectual and practical applications of research and contextualisation

LO4    Consolidate and demonstrate professional aspirations and planning   

Assessment Requirements:

Hand In: A collection of costume designs and a set design (to include a model box) for the production of The Canterbury Tales by Mike Poulton supported by a design sketchbook and a personal reflection of the development of your project in your blog. Including a 1000 word evaluation on your work experience placement. Under pinned by personal development planning (in your blog journal) and a final written evaluation (750 words) evidenced in your Blog     100%

Each assessment requirement must be passed at a minimum grade of 40% to successfully complete the unit

Assessment Criteria (specific criteria related to the learning outcomes and linked to the statement of generic assessment criteria matrix):           

           

1.      Evidence of knowledge of contextual and theoretical issues – The level to which you have considered the context of your project and evidenced that to your body of work (LO1, LO2)

2.      Evidence of understanding through synthesis and development – The application and extend to which research has informed decision-making and project development together with the appropriate management of time (LO2, LO3, LO4)

3.      Evidence of evaluation and reflection – The extent to which you have reflected on the progress of your project and used it to inform personal development planning (LO4)

4.      Evidence of realisation through the communication of ideas - The presentation of your work and the level to which specialist knowledge has been applied, communicated and evidenced (LO3, LO4)

Reference Material

Alexander, M (e.d.) (1996) The Canterbury Tales, Illustrated Prologue. London: Scala Books.

BBC (2012) Geoffrey Chaucer [Online] London. Available From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historicfigures/chaucer_geoffrey.shtml [Accessed: 15th March 2012]

Cunnington, P and Willet, C (n.d.) Handbook of English Medieval Costume. London: Faber and Faber Ltd.

Hansen, H-H (1956) Costume Cavalcade. London: Shenval Press.

Hartley, D (1931) Medieval Costume and Life. London: B.T Batsford Ltd.

Hodges, L.F (2000) Chaucer and Costume. Cambridge: D.S. Brewer.

Houston, M (1965) Medieval Costume in England and France. London: A&C Black Ltd.

Laver, J (1969) A Concise History of Costume. Norwich: Jarrold and Sons Ltd.

Mortimer, I (2009) The Time Traveller’s Guide to Medieval England. London: Vintage Books.

Poulton, M (2005) The Canterbury Tales. London: Nick Hern Books.