Module Details

Module Code: DRAM6018
Title: Theatre Technology 1
Long Title: Theatre Technology 1
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2122 - Drama
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: An introduction to theatre sound & lighting technology
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise and describe the principal items of equipment used in theatre sound & lighting
LO2 Rig and operate basic sound reinforcement and lighting equipment including control desks
LO3 Observe and demonstrate a good knowledge of the health and safety requirements of working with electricity in the theatre
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of plans and cue sheets for light and sound design
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).
none
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.
none
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.
none
 
Indicative Content
Health & Safety
A rigorous grounding in essential physical and electrical health & safety practices in the theatre including working at heights
Electrical Fundamentals
Current, cabling and connectors
Lighting Basics
Different lamp and lantern types and their uses, colour gels, dimmer circuits and the control desk and its software
Sound Basics
Theatre acoustics, sound reproduction equipment, microphones, cabling, amplification and the sound desk
Planning & Plotting
Drawing up plans and plotting sound and lighting designs
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of skill development
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
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 Lectures on Health & Safety, Sound & Lighting Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Hands-on Theatre Session Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Coleman, P. (2004), Basics - A Beginner's Guide to Stage Sound, Entertainment Technology Press, p.86, [ISBN: 1904031277].
  • Coleman, P. (2003), Basics - A Beginner's Guide to Stage Lighting, Entertainment Technology Press, p.88, [ISBN: 978-1904031208].
  • Van Beek, M. (2000), A Practical Guide to Health & Safety in the Entertainment Industry, Entertainment Technology Press Ltd, p.112, [ISBN: 978-1904031048].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Toshiro Ogawa. (2016), Theatre Engineering & Stage Machinery, 4th. Entertainment Technology Press, [ISBN: 1904031889].
  • edited by Jane Collins and Andrew Nisbet. (2010), Theatre and performance design, first. Routledge, London, p.432, [ISBN: 978-0415432108].
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 2 Mandatory
CR_GTHDR_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre and Drama Studies 1 Mandatory