TH145-4-SP-CO:
Technical Theatre and Stage Management
2020/21
Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Sunday 17 January 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
15
09 February 2021
Requisites for this module
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BA W401 Drama,
BA W402 Drama (Including Year Abroad),
BA W403 Drama (Including Placement Year),
BA W408 Drama (Including Foundation Year),
BA QW24 Drama and Literature,
BA QW25 Drama and Literature (Including Placement Year),
BA WQ28 Drama and Literature (Including Foundation Year),
BA WQ42 Drama and Literature (Including Year Abroad),
MLITQ394 Drama and Scriptwriting
This module is a practical introduction to the technical aspects of theatre including basic sound and lighting techniques, and stage management.
The approach is practical and is designed to equip students to be able to use the sound and lighting equipment in the Lakeside Theatre and Studio.
This module will enable students to design and programme lights; to create a basic sound design, and to stage manage a show.
The aims of the module are:
1, To introduce students to the fundamental principles of stage lighting and sound design for the theatre
2. To enable students to apply and practice the basics of stage management
3. To stage a show safely and effectively in the Lakeside Theatre with an understanding of and basic competence in sound, lighting and stage management.
4. To understand and comply with the basic principles of Health and Safety and professional conduct within a theatre building.
By the end of the module students will be able to:
1. Rig and programme a basic lighting and sound design, under appropriate supervision
2. Analyse and critique the fundamental principles of lighting and sound design
3. Stage manage a show effectively
4. Describe and apply basic principles of stage craft and theatre production, using appropriate technical and professional vocabulary
No additional information available.
For 2020-21, we will offer a mixture of tailored online, digital, and campus-based teaching where it may be possible and as appropriate, along with personalised one-to-one consultation with academic staff.
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Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Group 1 and 2 - Formative Assignment. (Four reflective statements for your portfolio) |
|
0% |
| Coursework |
Technical Written Work (Reflective Portfolio) |
|
45% |
| Practical |
Participation |
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5% |
| Practical |
Technical Practical (In session, In space) |
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50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Jonathan Lichtenstein, email: licht@essex.ac.uk.
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LiFTS General Office - email: liftstt@essex.ac.uk
Telephone 01206 872626
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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Of 1616 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
1616 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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