2869 (v.6) Performance Studies 213 -1

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Area:	Department of Communication and Cultural Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	History of theatrical performance spaces and buildings. Preparation of theoretical production notation. Possible field component.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the role and function of the stage manager and technical staff within the theatre. An understanding of safe working practice within the theatre. An understanding of the production processes including budgetary considerations and scheduling. Acquired a basic knowledge of the production requirements of various theatrical styles. An understanding of the principles and practice of modern staging methods, and the chronology of theatre structures and designs. An understanding of basic lighting and audio conventions.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Main house production 30%, Participation 10%, Prompt script 15%, Stage management 30%, Tutorial presentation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y