Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

In the context of the creative industries, stage management and technical production training is applied across various genres, disciplines, venues and production styles, each requiring the application of specialist skills. This unit enables students to practically apply and further develop the theoretical knowledge aquired in previous units.

Aims

This unit aims to broaden and deepen the skills base and knowledge that you attained in the introductory technical production and stage management units.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:
1. Perform tasks effectively, both independently and as part of a team under production, event and performance conditions
2. Prepare appropriate production documentation and communicate effectively
3. Apply skills and knowledge in specialist areas in the field of Technical Production from pre-production through to public performance for a variety of audiences
4. Analyse and reflect upon aspects of skill and process development and how they contribute to effective problem solving in Technical Production.

Content

The unit addresses content such as introductory stagecraft and production protocols, set-up and operation of technical systems, applied stage management principles and the development of production documentation.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is designed to offer a wide variety of authentic learning approaches that include lectures, demonstrations and practical work in theatre and studio spaces. Your learning will include at least two production roles in different capacities on creative industries productions.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight 0%

Assessment name: Demonstration
Description: Practical Show Role (formative and summative). To participate fully as a member of a production team on two Creative Industries projects.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Presentation (Oral or Group)
Description: Oral Presentation on a suitable topic as negotiated with your lecturer (summative).
Relates to objectives: 3, 4
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Thoughout Semester

Assessment name: Self-assessment
Description: Reflective Analysis (Summative)
You will reflect on one of the practical production experiences and deliver an analytical reflection and present evidence of acquired knowledge. You may choose to refer to your other practical experiences. You may choose to concentrate on skill development, process development, your developed understanding or problem-solving technique. It is expected that you will refer directly to your experiences and surroundings and engage with content and application.
Relates to objectives: 3, 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Bronislaw, J. and Harvey, D. (Ed.) (c2002) Technical Design Solutions for Theatre, Focal Press, Boston.

Halloway, J. (2002) Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, Focal Press, New York.

Hern, N. (rev. ed. 2009) Stage Management : the essential handbook, Nick Hern Books.

Kaye, D. (2009) Sound and Music for the Theatre : the art and technique of design, Elsevier/Focal Press, Amsterdam.

Maccoy, P. (2004) Essentials of Stage Management, A&C Black, London.

Stanton, S.(ed.) (1995) Cambridge Paperback Guide to Theatre, Cambridge University Press, New York.

Stern, S. (2010) Stage Management, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.

Risk assessment statement

Performance Spaces are potentially dangerous places, particularly backstage during performances when lowlight conditions prevail. You will be advised by the Stage Manager, the Production Manager or supervising staff member (lecturer, director, designer) of any specific risks that you will need to be aware of when your project team first moves into the venue or during class activities.

If you are aware of personal, physical or emotional vulnerabilities, you should inform your tutor if you are feeling unsafe or at risk in any way.

Every effort is made by staff at QUT to ensure that theatre students work in a safe environment. Conversely, you are absolutely expected to follow all safety rules and directions and to ensure that you do not put at risk the safety of others in any way.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 26-Mar-2013