Lectures (1 hr) will explore theories of light and sound design as scenography and give instruction in technical and stage management techniques and methodologies.
Workshops (2 hrs) will consist of practical training in the use and application of theatre technology, lighting and sound design software and stage-management exercises.
Independent practical sessions (scheduled for 2hrs) will give the students scheduled unsupervised access to studio technical facilities and the give them the opportunity to practice and experiment with theatre equipment and software.
Written assignments will require students to analyse texts for an assessed portfolio.
The module will also include visits to the technical control-rooms and workshops of working theatres and the premises of theatre industry suppliers and manufacturers.
Parts of the module will be delivered by visiting professional theatre practitioners.

Library and IT
Large drama studio with accessible overhead lighting grid
Technical/ props/construction workshop
Stage management control desk and communications system.
Stage lighting and sound equipment
Laptop and projectors
Lighting design software
Sound editing software
Safety equipment, ladders and tools.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

This module is designed to give students a specialist detailed knowledge and understanding of professional stage lighting, sound and stage management equipment, software and techniques and practical experience in the use of technical theatre equipment and facilities. The first semester will concentrate on technical and practical skills, the second semester will give the students an understanding of key developments in lighting and sound design concepts and will give them an opportunity use design software, work with state-of-the art technical equipment and apply and present what they have learned in public performances of student work. The module will also incorporate Health and Safety training related to the rigging and safe use of electrical equipment.

1st Semester practical presentation 30% (LO's 1, 2, 4)
2nd Semester practical presentation (public performance) 50% (LO's 1-4)
2nd Semester Portfolio 20% (LO's 2,3) consisting of ;-
Script Analysis, Cue synopsis or prompt script, practical assignment report, 2 x Health and Safety certificates.

Baugh, Christopher ( 2005) Theatre Performance and Technology (Palgrave Macmillan)
Beacham, Richard C. (1994) Adolphe Appia, Artist and Visionary of the Modern Theatre (Harwood Academic Publishers)
Colman, Peter (2004) Basics - Stage Lighting (Entertainment Technology Press Ltd)
Colman, Peter (2004) Basics - Stage Management (Entertainment Technology Press Ltd)
Colman, Peter (2004) Basics - Stage Sound (Entertainment Technology Press Ltd)
Colman, Peter (2004) Basics - Special Effects (Entertainment Technology Press Ltd)
Copley, S & Killner, P (2001) Stage Management, A Practical Guide (Crowood Press)
Fraser, Neil (2002) Stage Lighting Explained ( Crowood Press)
Howard, Pamela ( 2002) - What is Scenography? (Routledge)
Leonard, John (2001) Theatre Sound (A&C Black Publishers Ltd)
Palmer, Richard H (1985) - The Lighting Art, Aesthetics of Lighting Design (Prentice-Hall Inc.)
Walton, J.Michael (1999) - Craig on Theatre ( Methuen)