STM2012 Technical Production 2

STM	2012	66798	2, 2007	ONC	Technical Production 2	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOART
Academic org:	FOA005
Student contribution band:	1
ASCED code:	100103

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

STAFFING

Moderator: Scott Alderdice

REQUISITES

Pre-requisite: STM1001 and STM1011 and Students must be enrolled in Program: BTHR

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 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. Whilst the topics of electricity and safety are covered in this course, it is not intended that advanced electrical theory such as would be studied by an apprentice electrician or electrical engineer are taught.

OBJECTIVES

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

demonstrate an advanced comprehension of the processes, terminology and equipment used by a technician (lighting/sound);
make a significant artistic contribution to productions as a lighting and/or sound technician through the articulation of precise technical work and an artistic sensitivity;
demonstrate an awareness and understanding of ethical and artistic values in their responses to production and artistic staff;
display a value system (including appropriate work ethic and regard for health and safety) consistent with a professional theatre environment;
synthesise the artistic and technical information contained in a text to develop an integrated approach to the technical work involved and communicate this effectively.

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Electricity and safety	9.00
2.	The Mixer	9.00
3.	Light	9.00
4.	Historical Perspectives	9.00
5.	Design Implementation (Lighting)	9.00
6.	Design Implementation (Sound)	9.00
7.	Dimmers	9.00
8.	Editing	9.00
9.	Acoustics	9.00
10.	Fault Finding	9.00
11.	Report writing and/or the generation of technical production documentation	10.00

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).

Davis, G & Jones, R 1989, The sound reinforcement handbook, , Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.

Reid, F 2001, The stage lighting handbook, 6th edn, , A & C Black, 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 1986, Electricity made simple, , Heinemann, London.

Freeman, I 1990, Physics made simple, , Doubleday, New York.

Rosenthal, J 1972, The magic of light, , Little & Brown, Boston.

Walne, G 1981, Sound for theatres: a basic manual, , Offord, London.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Directed Study	91.00
Examinations	2.00
Lectures	26.00
Private Study	33.00
Tutorials	13.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description	Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date
PRAC PROJECTS/PRODUCTION	100.00	20.00	23 Jul 2007	(see note 1)
WRITTEN TEST - 2 HOURS	100.00	60.00	23 Jul 2007	(see note 2)
ASSIGNMENT	100.00	20.00	26 Oct 2007	(see note 3)

NOTES

1.: Further details about the due dates are provided to students at the first class meeting for the term. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2.: Students will be advised of the official examination date after the timetable has been finalised. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1 and 3.
3.: Further details about the due dates are provided to students at the first class meeting for the term. This assessment item is aligned with Objective 5.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

(a) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must lodge the assignment at the USQ. (b) All Faculty of Arts assignments must be lodged in the Faculty Assessment Centre on the Ground Floor of Q Block no later than 12 noon on the due date. (c) In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the examiner's convenience. (d). Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be despatched to USQ within 24 hours if requested by the Examiner. (e) In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances such as documented ill-health. (f) Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in the course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of the course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM (Incomplete-Makeup). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. (g) Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in the course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).

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Students are strongly advised to maintain regular contact with their supervisor.

This version produced 5 Mar 2008.