STM 2013 Technical Production 3

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
STM2013109471, 2002ONCTechnical Production 31.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA006
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100103

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Stafford Mortensen
Moderator: William Dowd



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: STM 2012


SYNOPSIS:

This course is a continuation of studies in the technical areas of the theatre for those students who wish to pursue a career in the live entertainment industry. It provides advanced study, training and, where possible, practical experience in the duties, procedures and responsibilities of the Head Lighting Technician, Lighting Designer, Sound Designer and Theatre Technician. It includes drama, dance, opera, music theatre, concerts and film and television. Whilst the topics of electricity and safety are covered in this course, it is not intended that advanced electrical theory such s would be studied by an apprentice electrician or electrical engineer are taught.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students will:

  • demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the duties and practice of a technician (lighting/sound);

  • demonstrate advanced skills in assigned areas of a technician (lighting/sound);

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

  • demonstrate an aptitude to work in a professional theatre environment as a Lighting/Sound Technician.

  • prepare a design presentation for lighting and/or sound in a theatrical production.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Electricity and safety (continued)
    		 0.00
    2. Audio design considerations
    		 0.00
    3. Mixing desk - advanced operation
    		 0.00
    4. Technical crew rosters and budgets
    		 0.00
    5. Studio recording techniques
    		 0.00
    6. Sound and lighting operation for advanced level productions
    		 0.00
    7. Lighting design considerations
    		 0.00
    8. Documentation - design paperwork and drafting
    		 0.00
    9. Equipment maintenance and fault finding
    		 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.

    Davis, G & Jones, R, 1989 The Sound Reinforcement Handbook, Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation.

    Finelli, P, 1989 Sound for the Stage, Drama Book Publishers.

    Reid, F, 1992 The Stage Lighting Handbook, Pitman, London.




    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.

    Basford, L Electricity made Simple, Heinemann, London.

    Freeman, I, 1990 Physics Made Simple, Doubleday, New York.

    Rosenthal, J The Magic of Light, Little & Brown.

    Walne, G Sound for Theatres: A Basic Manual, John Orford Publication, London.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Lectures30
    Private Study35
    Project Work100


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    DESIGN ASSIGNMENT999.0030.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    PRODUCTION WORK999.0040.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    EXAMINATION999.0030.00YEND S1 (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 view of the Objectives and the development of skills that they entail, students are strongly advised to attend all classes. Failure to do so may result in an eventual Fail grade as it may prove impossible to complete the assessment tasks central to this course. Depending upon the reasons for inadequate performance of assessment tasks, additional make-up work may be set if students are able to substantiate frequent absences or absences of more than two consecutive classes via a medical certificate.
    2. Assessment is continuous.
    3. Students must successfully pass ALL assessment items.
    4. The final grade will be based on the total for all assessment items and will be assigned in accord with Faculty guidelines.
    5. The use of the term `electrician' to describe a lighting technician is standard performing arts industry practice. The relevant industrial award classifies the positions within a theatre's lighting department as electrical hand, electrician (unqualified), electrician (qualified) and head electrician. The head electrician may be qualified or unqualified. A lighting technician is not permitted to undertake work that should be performed by a licensed electrician.
    6. WORKLOAD: Lectures 30 hours; Practical projects/productions 100 hours; Private study 35 hours.