CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT weighted at 50% (LO 1,2,3,5)
Individually marked, you will be assessed on your contribution to the rehearsal process in relation to working within the directorial and/or tutor’s briefs and development of creative and technical/design/marketing/ stage management knowledge. Your attendance, punctuality, openness of approach and responsiveness and quality of preparation will also be assessed.

PERFORMANCE weighted at 30% (LO 1,2,3,5)
Individually marked, you will be assessed on your final production or design role and progression from dress rehearsal to final performance as necessary.

This module will involve you in the rehearsal, staging and performance of a modern play.

You will study professional theatre industry approaches to the theatre production process through undertaking a production or technical role. The scenographic contribution and importance of set design, costume design, lighting design and sound design to a performance will be explored through the study of key practices and practitioner’s works and then these roles will be put into practice. The importance of people management will be explored through the various roles and responsibilities undertaken by Stage Managers. How shows are marketed and publicised, using all available methods may also be introduced and practiced.

The final week of the module will include technical and dress rehearsals and the performance of the play before an audience.

Through workshops, tutorials and attendance at rehearsals, students will undertake the preparation and staging of a full length play. Students will move from the early stages of rehearsals and textual analysis, plus weekly rehearsal development and production meetings to final technical and dress rehearsals leading to a public presentation.

Students will be expected to work on the project independently outside of timetabled staff contact hours.

Punctuality, attendance and preparedness for work will be part of the continuous assessment of the student’s understanding of the importance of creative collaboration.

Drama Studios
Library
Seminar Rooms
Lecture Theatres
Internet and Blackboard VLE
IT software
Lighting and Sound software and equipment

Collins, J. (2010). Theatre and Performance Design: Routledge.
Copley & Kilner (2001) Stage Management : Crowood
Freakley V. (2005) Business in the Performing Arts : Hodder and Stoughton
Howard, P, 2nd Ed (2009). What is Scenography? Routledge.
Ingham R. (1992) The Costume Designer’s Handbook : Heineman
Leonard J.A. (2001) Theatre Sound : A & C Black
Moran N. (2007) Performance Lighting Design : A & C Black
Reid F. (2000) Designing for the Theatre : A & C Black