Module Details

Module Code: DRAM7022
Title: Stage Management
Long Title: Stage Management
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: An intensive grounding in the skills and procedures involved in stage management
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Liaise effectively with the other members of the production team
LO2 Plan, schedule, roster and supervise all logistics from pre-production and auditions to get-out and returns
LO3 Prepare a prompt book with all calls, cues and blocking instructions
LO4 Put together and rehearse an effective stage crew with DSM and ASM's
LO5 Prepare and mark-out all rehearsal and performance spaces and supervise rehearsal and final props
LO6 Document all aspects of the show through daily session and show reports
LO7 Call a Show
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Production Team
The complete hierarchy of the production team and the stage manager's role as the master link
Responsibility & Reportage
Who does what, and how the stage manager co-ordinates and documents it
Duties & Procedures
Team Health & Safety, Scheduling and Rostering, Liaison with creative and administrative staff, sign-in control, delegation, contingency and emergency planning
The Prompt Book
Or Production Book/Script - the master document for the show ... 'the Bible'
Calling Technique and Skills
Effective calling of lighting, sound, music, deck, fly and crew cues; comms systems
Leadership & Facilitation
Effective people skills and management techniques
Case Studies
From 'Borstal Boy' to 'Aida' - different real-world situations
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
Assessment of practical engagement and effectiveness
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Prepare example prompt script with all cues
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Skills & Procedures, Documentation & Reporting Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Rehearsal, preparation and research Every Week 6.00 6
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Ayckbourn & Gail Pallin. (2003), Stage Management: The Essential Handbook, 2nd. Nick Hern Books, p.160, [ISBN: 1854597345].
  • Thomas Kelly. (1999), Backstage Guide to Stage Management: Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance, 2nd. Backstage Books, p.304, [ISBN: 0823088103].
  • Hawkins & Menear. (1988), Stage Management & Theatre Administration, Phaidon Press, p.128, [ISBN: 0714825166].
  • Peter MacCoy. (2004), Essentials of Stage Management, A&C Black Publishers Ltd, p.176, [ISBN: 0713665289].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lawrence Stern & Jill Gold. (2016), Stage Management, 11th. Focal Press, [ISBN: 113812446X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 5 Elective
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 7 Elective
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 3 Mandatory