STM2004 Stage Management 4

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

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;
2. comprehend the processes and terminology that different genres within the entertainment industry demand, and apply these in their practice as appropriate;
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;
4. organize, present and maintain an appropriate awareness and understanding of ethical and artistic values within their dealings with production and artistic staff;
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;
6. communicate effectively in both written and verbal modes, as appropriate to theatrical and academic contexts;
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.

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).

Nil

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.

Nil

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 6.

2.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1 to 7.

3.

Lecturer will advise of due date at commencement of course. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 2, 4 and 6.

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 successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
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 receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
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

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 5 Mar 2008.