THTR20043 Design and the Moving Image
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is THTR20043 hard?
THTR20043: Easier. #7 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (6 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week.
What you learn
Production design for film: how colour, composition and visual language add meaning and emotion to a story.
After it you can
- Analyse design choices in films
- Explain the production designer's role
- Develop a design concept for a script
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2020–2023)
- Most reviewers called it an easy, enjoyable breadth delivered over about a week, best suited to students interested in film.
- Quizzes are quick and easy if done right after each lecture.
- The final project carries most of the grade and tutors can mark it closely, so give it a week or two of real effort.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is THTR20043 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Winter.
- What do I need before taking THTR20043?
- No prerequisites.
- Does THTR20043 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is THTR20043 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most reviewers called it an easy, enjoyable breadth delivered over about a week, best suited to students interested in film.
- What do students say about THTR20043?
- Most reviewers called it an easy, enjoyable breadth delivered over about a week, best suited to students interested in film. Quizzes are quick and easy if done right after each lecture. The final project carries most of the grade and tutors can mark it closely, so give it a week or two of real effort.
- How many class hours a week does THTR20043 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take THTR20043 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate THTR20043?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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