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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Main house production 30%, Participation 10%, Prompt script 15%, Stage management 30%, Tutorial presentation 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100100 Performing Arts (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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