DG1D05 - Historical Interpretation 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: DG1D05
Module Title: Historical Interpretation
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Games and Design
Faculty Sub Group: Design
Module Leader: Natalie Jones
Module Team: Richard Embling, Emily Wright, Emma Marshman
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 40 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100708 - stage design
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

• To introduce the student to a specialist area (Hair, Make-Up and Special Effects or Prop Making) within its historical, social and cultural context. To introduce the student to the relationship between theory and practice within the relevant specialist area.
• To develop study and research skills in communication, presentation and evaluation skills, in oral and written form
• To provide an opportunity to realise the research project undertaken and utilise the development skills learned in the introduction workshops from Introduction to Production Arts Skills

Content Summary

Students will be introduced to the relevant Creative Industry specialist areas within a historical and cultural context. Using a variety of sources, the student will then select an aspect of a specialism to produce a final realised outcome. Through investigation into specified historical periods, the student will develop research skills that will be presented in both written, oral and practical form.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 7
Tutorial 1
Project supervision 14
Demonstration 10
Practical classes and workshops 30
Supervised time in studio/workshop 10
Independent Study 328
Total Hours Selected 400

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain design ideas that reflect the eras supporting with theory.
LO2 Carry out historical, social and cultural research on specific periods of time.
LO3 Produce work that accurately reflects the different periods of time using a range of techniques and skills.
LO4 To effectively present and communicate the practical project outcome and learning achieved.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 Individual research project on a selected specialist area from Periods of time within its historical, social and cultural context. 0 1250 30 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 Oral Presentation 5 N/A 20 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 Practical Project 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Project 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

Textbooks
Soles, D. (2005) The Academic Essay; How to Plan, Draft, Write and Edit, Taunton: Studymates

Brown, J. R. (ed.) (1995) The Oxford Illustrated History of Theatre, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Brooks, N. (2005) Moulding and Casting: A Technical Manual, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd

Hart, E. (2012) The Prop Building Guidebook. Routledge

Delpech, J.P. (2017) The Mouldmaker's Handbook: Herbert Press

Carter, M. (2011) Bladesmithing with Murray Carter, USA: F+W Media

Michael, V. (2006) The Leatherworking Handbook: A Practical Illustrated Sourcebook of Techniques and Projects, Casell Illustrated

Laier, T.K. (2017) Get Started in Leather Crafting: Design Originals

Rowett, H. (1975) Basic Anatomy and Physiology. London: Jarrold and Sons Ltd.

Corson, R. (1981) Stage Make-Up. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall Inc.

Corson, R. (1965). Fashions in Hair. London: Peter Owen Limited.

Corson, R. (1972). Fashions in Make-up. London: Peter Owen Limited.

Baker, P. (1995) Wigs and Make-Up. Oxford: Butterworth- Heinemann

Bouvet, M. (2018) A Practical Guide to Wig Making and Wig Dressing. Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd

Conway, J. (2004) Make-Up Artistry. Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd

Debreceni, T. (2009) Special Make-Up Effects for Stage and Screen. Oxford: Focal Press

Delamar, P. (2003) The Complete Make-Up Artist. London: Thomson

Ramsey, Clare. (2019) Prosthetic Make-up Artistry for Film and Television. Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd

Ruskai, M & Lowery, A (2010) Wig Making and Styling A Complete Guide for Theatre and Film. Oxford: Focal Press

Vinther, J. (2003) Special Effects Make-Up. London: A&C Black Publications Ltd.

Young, L & Sheppard, L (2018) Timeless: A century of Iconic Looks.

Swinfield, R. (1997). Period Make-up for the Stage. London: A and C Black.

Spencer, K. (2009). Period Hairstyles for Studio, Stage and Screen. London: Methuen Drama.

Botham, M. and Sharrad, L. (1982). Manual of Wig Making. 3rd ed. London: William Heinemann Ltd.

Websites
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Other Sources
Museum of Costume Bath
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Museum of Welsh Life, Cardiff.