93556 STAGE MANAGEMENT 5

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	93556 	S1  	D 	STAGE MANAGEMENT 5        	2.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

93553

SYNOPSIS:

This  unit  introduces students to the final stage of preparation  for
entry   into   the   live   entertainment  industry   as   a   theatre
practitioner/stage manager.

This  unit  focuses  on practical implementation of  stage  management
techniques through the conduct of public performances/associated
activities.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will:

1. demonstrate a detailed knowledge of several areas of the Stage
   Manager or theatre practitioner;
   
2. demonstrate advanced skills in several areas of the Stage
   Manager or theatre practitioner;
   
3. demonstrate a thorough practical understanding and awareness
   of production and artistic staff interaction as a Stage
   Manager or theatre practitioner;
   
4. demonstrate an aptitude to work in a professional theatre
   environment as a Stage Manager or theatre practitioner.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Theatre Administration

Professional Ethics

Contracts

Venue Management

Staff Management

Production Documentation

Production Supervision

The Media

Occupational Health and Safety (cont.)

Technical Areas of Production Mounting

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Nil

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	48
Reheasals/performances - directed by staff    	200
Directed Study                                	80

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   S                        ATTITUDE, APPLICATION, CLASSWORK          30.00     N
2   S                        ASSIGNMENTS                               10.00     N
3   S                        PRODUCTION WORK                           40.00     N
4   S              END S1    EXAMINATIONS                              20.00     N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    Students  will be required to attend no less than 80% of  classes
     held.
2    Missing  more  than two consecutive classes through illness  will
     require a medical certificate.
3    Assessment is continuous.
4    Special  attention  will  be  paid  to  the  development   of   a
     professional work method approach.
5    Students must successfully complete ALL assessment areas.