STM 1001 Stage Management 1

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
STM1001209651, 2003ONCStage Management 11.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA006
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:100103

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Stafford Mortensen
Moderator: Bill Dowd



RATIONALE:

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.


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
    		 10.00
    2. The theatre
    		 10.00
    3. Occupational health and safety
    		 10.00
    4. Basic requirements of the stage manager
    		 10.00
    5. The role of stage management
    		 10.00
    6. Administration
    		 10.00
    7. Documentation
    		 10.00
    8. Auditions
    		 10.00
    9. Preproduction Duties
    		 10.00
    10. The Rehearsal Room
    		 10.00

    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

    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

    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 (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 edition, J Garnet Miller Ltd, London.

    Dilker, B 1982, Stage Management Forms & Formats, Drama Book Publishers, 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 edition, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study133
    Examinations2
    Lectures30


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    ASSIGNMENT 125.0025.00Y09 Jun 2003
    PRODUCTION WORK25.0025.00Y09 Jun 2003
    ASSIGNMENT 210.0010.00Y09 Jun 2003
    EXAMINATION 2 HOURS40.0040.00YEND S1(see note )
    NOTES:
    .
    Students will be advised of the Examination date when the official timetable has been finalised.

    ASSESSMENT NOTES

    1.Assessment is continuous.
    2.In order to pass the course, each assessment item must be passed.

    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. Special attention will be paid to the development of a professional work method approach.
    3. The final grade is determined on the total accumulated points.