93553 STAGE MANAGEMENT 4

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
01	93553 	S2  	D 	STAGE MANAGEMENT 4        	2.00

Contents

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

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

93552

SYNOPSIS:

This  unit 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 unit students will:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of the duties of the Deputy Stage
   Manager, and/or senior technical or administrative position;
   
2. demonstrate advanced skills as a Deputy Stage Manager, and/or
   senior technical or administrative position;
   
3. demonstrate a practical understanding and awareness of
   production and artistic staff interaction as a Deputy Stage
   Manager;
   
4. demonstrate a developing aptitude to work in the
   arts/entertainment industries;
   
5. demonstrate ability in oral communication skills and the
   generation of production documentation.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Occupational health and safety (continued)

Lighting

Sound

Running the rehearsal room

The Stage House

Production management

Stage Management Responsibilities (DSM)

Management in action

Administration procedures

Documentation and oral communication skills (cont.)

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Lectures                                      	48
Directed Study                                	280
Other                                         	2

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL WWW
1   S              PASSIM    ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION              10.00     N   N
2   S              PASSIM    ASSIGNMENTS                               20.00     N   N
3   S              PASSIM    PRODUCTION WORK/PROJECTS                  50.00     N   N
4   S              END S2    EXAMINATION 2 HOURS                       20.00     N   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    In  order  to meet unit objectives, students will be required  to
     attend  no  less than 80% of the classes held and the missing  of
     more  than  two consecutive classes through illness will  require
     the production of a doctor's certificate.
2    Assessment is continuous.
3    Students are expected at all times to be prepared for work and co-
     operative.   Time  management  and  organisational   skills   are
     particularly valued.
4    Students must satisfactorily pass ALL assessment items.
5    The  final  grade will be based on the total for  all  assessment
     items and will be assigned in accord with Faculty guidelines.