STM 1001 Stage Management 1

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
STM1001109651, 2002ONCStage Management 11.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA006
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100103

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Stafford Mortensen
Moderator: William Dowd



SYNOPSIS:

This course provides an introduction to the technical/production areas of theatre for those students who wish to pursue a career in the live entertainment industry. It provides study, training and experience in the duties, procedures and responsibilities of the Assistant Stage Manager and Theatrical Practitioner.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • demonstrate a knowledge of examinable areas in the assistant stage manager/theatre practitioner position;

  • demonstrate skills in areas assigned to as an assistant stage manager/theatre practitioner;

  • demonstrate a practical understanding and awareness of production and artistic staff interaction;

  • demonstrate an aptitude to work in a professional theatre environment.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Introduction to the performing arts
    		 0.00
    2. The theatre
    		 0.00
    3. Occupational health and safety
    		 0.00
    4. Basic requirements of the stage manager
    		 0.00
    5. The role of stage management
    		 0.00
    6. The prompt copy
    		 0.00
    7. Undertaking the production
    		 0.00
    8. Technical theatre
    		 0.00
    9. Performance standards
    		 0.00
    10. Administration, general
    		 0.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    M25403833 1 x 200mm Toledo Adjustable Spanner or equivalent

    M25502105 1 x Stanley 150 x 5mm Screwdriver

    M25507096 1 x Stanley No. 2 Phillips Screwdriver

    M25123563 1 x Stanley 99E Retractable Blade Knife

    M24501603 1 x 2002 Copper Clay Hammer or equivalent

    M27331149 1 x Unilok 19mm x 5mm Tape Measure or equivalent

    M25328659 1 x "Lion" 180mm Combination Plier or equivalent

    3541 1 x Penlite Torch (AA batteries) or equivalent and holder

    1 x 1:25 Scale Rule

    1 x Cutting Edge (Metal Ruler)

    4 x 2B Pencils

    2 x Black `T' Shirts; 2 x Black Shirts; 1 x Black Trousers; 2 x Black Socks; 1 x Black Shoes; 1 x Black Windcheater; 1 x Black Belt; 1 x Black Jack - optional (All Plain)

    Lawler, R Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, ISBN 0-86819011X.

    Williams, Tenessee The Glass Menagerie, ISBN 0-14-010639-1.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Baker, H, 1981 Stage Management and Theatrecraft, 3rd edn, J Garnet Miller Ltd.

    Burris-Meyer & Cole, 1971 Scenery for the Theatre, Little Brown & Co, Boston.

    Dilker, B, 1982 Stage Management Forms & Formats, Drama Book Publishers, New York.

    Gruver, B, 1972, (rev. by F Hamilton) The Stage Manager's Handbook, Drama Book Specialists, New York.

    Hoggett, C Stage Crafts, Adam & Charles Black, London.

    Reid, F, 1983 Theatre Administration, Adam & Charles Black, London.

    Stern, L, 1997 Stage Management, 6th edn, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study133
    Examinations2
    Lectures30


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    EXAMINATION 2 HOURS999.0040.00YEND S1 (see note 1)
    ASSIGNMENT999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    PRODUCTION WORK999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 3)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    2.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.
    3.
    Further details about the due dates are detailed in the assessment section of the Course Specifications.

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. In order to meet course objectives 2, 3 and 4, and in view of the development of vocational skills they entail, students are strongly advised to attend all classes.
    2. Assessment is continuous.
    3. Special attention will be paid to the development of a professional work method approach.
    4. In order to pass the course, each assessment item must be passed.
    5. The final grade is determined on the total accumulated points.