Units
Stage Management 2
Unit code: KRB211
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit introduces the management issues in areas of stage mechanics, flying, props and wardrobe and preparation of students to undertake performance crew roles in these departments. It provides an introduction into stage management for Dance, Opera and Musicals.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Stage Management 2 builds upon Stage Management 1, by extending and broadening student's understanding of the role of the Stage Manager, and how it is applied in different performance contexts (dance, contempary music, opera, orchestra, musical theatre, events.) This unit prepares students to undertake advanced responsibilities in management roles on Creative Industries Productions.
Aims
This unit aims to further develop student's knowledge of the practice of Stage Management at a more advanced level, and apply this knowledge in a variety of performance contexts.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Stage Management practice in all areas of the industry, including parameters of the roles, relationships and adaptability across a variety of performance contexts.
2. Interpret and produce advanced production documentation relevant to the management disciplines across a variety of performance contexts
3. Apply an advanvaced understanding of terminology and production processes across a variety of performance contexts.
4. Participate as a crew member, through a paractical advanced Stage Management role on a Creative Industries production.
Content
This unit addresses content such as:
Review of Stage Management procedures
Stage management duties for theatre productions; calling techniques and following a music score
Stage management procedures for musical theatre, contempary music, opera, orchestral and dance productions
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
Lectures, demonstrations, and practical work in theatre and studio spaces.
You will undertake production roles on a Creative Industries production.
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 complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight: 0%
Assessment name:
Demonstration
Description:
Calling Assessment
Relates to objectives:
1, 3
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Project (applied)
Description:
Production Documentation
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Examination (written)
Description:
Advanced Stage Management Duties.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End 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
There is no set text for this unit.
Recommended References
(Recommended web sites will be posted on Blackboard)
Conte, D. (c2007) Theatre Management : producing and managing the performing arts, EntertainmentPro, Hollywood, California.
Green, J. (1981) The Small Theatre Handbook : a guide to management and production, Harvard Common Press, Harvard.
Halloway, J. (2002) Illustrated Theatre Production Guide, Focal Press, New York.
Hern, N. (rev. ed. 2009) Stage Management : the essential handbook, Nick Hern Books.
Maccoy, P. (2004) Essentials of Stage Management, A&C Black, London.
Holloway, J. 2010. Illustrated theatre production guide. 2nd ed. Burlington, MA: Focal Press/Elsevier.
Stern, L. and A. R. O'Grady. 2010. Stage management. 9th ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Risk assessment statement
Theatres are potentially dangerous places, particularly backstage during performances when lowlight conditions prevail. You will be warned by the stage manager, the production manger or the director of any specific risks that you will need to be aware of, when your project team first moves in to the theatre. 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 expected to follow all safety rules and directions, and to ensure that they 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: 05-Nov-2012
