STM 2004 Stage Management 4

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SYNOPSIS:

This course is a continuation of studies in technical production areas of theatre for those students who wish to pursue a career in the live entertainment industry. It provides advanced study, training and experience of the Deputy Stage Manager/Theatre Practitioner including the development of the physical stage and aspects in mounting a production. Special attention will be paid to the development of a professional work method approach.

OBJECTIVES:

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

1. comprehend the processes and terminology used by a Deputy Stage Manager and/or senior technical or administrative position; (Assessment items, Production Work/Projects; Written Test; and Assignment 2 refer)
2. comprehend the processes and terminology that different genres within the entertainment industry demand, and apply these in their practice as appropriate; (All Assessment items refer)
3. make a significant artistic contribution to productions as a Deputy Stage Manager and/or senior technical or administrative position, by the articulation of sound stage management practice; (Assessment item, Production Work/Projects refers)
4. organize, present and maintain an appropriate awareness and understanding of ethical and artistic values within their dealings with production and artistic staff; (Assessment items Production Work/Projects; and Assignment 2 refer)
5. act, at all times, in a way that characterizes a value system (including appropriate work ethic and regard for health and safety) consistent with a professional theatre environment; (Assessment item, Production Work/Projects refers)
6. communicate effectively in both written and verbal modes, as appropriate to theatrical and academic contexts; (All Assessment items refer)
7. evaluate the performance and artistic merits of themselves and their peers, to identify strengths and weaknesses of their practice and the productions they are involved with. (Assessment items, Production Work/Projects; and Assignment 2 refer)

TOPICS:

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

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REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

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NOTES:

1.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course.

2.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course.

3.

Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised.

4.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriate in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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