Units
Technical Production 2
Unit code: KRB217
Contact hours: 8 per week
Credit points: 24
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit continues the creative and technical use of lighting and sound in performances. It provides an introduction to lighting and sound design and advances in lighting and sound operations in the overall production process. With an emphasis on an environment of increasingly-complex sound and lighting practice, this unit exposes students to a diverse range of venues, equipment and contexts. They will be introduced to the skills and professional protocols demanded by the production process across multiple genres. There is a provision for multi-skilling and management of technical expertise, and students will undertake at least two production roles on a creative industries production or event. Intensive, studio-based classes and seminars and professionally-conducted, rigorous rehearsal periods characterise the teaching and learning in this unit, in productions and events for the paying public.
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
Technical Production 2 builds upon Techncial Production 1, by extending and broadening student's understanding of the technical and mechanical elements of live performance production. This unit prepares students to undertake advanced responsibilities in technical and mechanical roles on Creative Industries Productions.
Aims
This unit aims to further develop student's knowledge in the specialised areas of lighting, sound, vision, flying and stage mechanics and prepare students to apply these skills in practical theatre and live performance environemnts.
Objectives
On completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of technical and mechanical practices at an advanced level
2. Interpret and produce advanced production documentation relevant to the technical and mechanical
3. Apply specialised technical and mechanical operational skills in a performance environment
4. Participate as a crew member, through a paractical advanced technical or mechanical role on a Creative Industries production.
Content
This unit addresses content such as:
Revision of workplace health and safety
Advanced operation and understanding of technical and mechanical equipment
Roles and responsibilities associated with the technical and mechanical disciplines
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.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 Technical Production roles during the semester.
Undertake practical, production role/s on a Creative Industries production.
Relates to objectives:
2, 3, 4
Weight:
50%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Continuous
Assessment name:
Performance
Description:
Lighting and Sound Production/Presentation.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3, 4
Weight:
25%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
(Summative) Written Paper
Relates to objectives:
1
Weight:
25%
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 web sites and journals are posted on Blackboard.
Recommended References
Bentham, F. (1987) The Art of Stage Lighting, Pitman, London.
Collins, M. C. (2004) Choosing and using audio and music software: A guide to the major software packages for Mac and PC. Focal Press.
Davis, G. and Jones, R. (1987) Sound Reinforcement Handbook,Hal Leonard, Milwaukee
Fraser, N. (2007) The Handbook of Stage Lighting, Crowood Press, Ramsbury
Gillette, J. (2008) Designing with Light : an introduction to stage lighting, McGraw-Hill, New York.
McGrath, I. (1990) A Process for Lighting the Stage, Ally & Bacon, Massachusetts.
Nisbett, A. (1993) The Sound Studio, Butterworth-Heinneman, London.
Pilbrow, R. (1979) Stage Lighting, Studio Vista, London.
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 supervising staff member (lecturer, director) of any specific risks that you will need to be aware of when your project team first moves in to 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 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: 22-Jan-2013
