THM308 Production Workshop (16)

This project-based subject is designed to critically engage students in the processes of theatre production. This subject consolidates and extends the skills that they have gained through previous study and practice - especially those skills which are required to sustain graduates as innovative and knowledgeable practitioners within professional arts/media contexts.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: THM308. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment Restrictions

BA (Communication - Theatre Media)

Bachelor of Communication (Theatre/Media)

Assumed Knowledge
THM208

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to undertake one or more production roles in a full scale theatrical production;
  • be able to articulate a sophisticated, theory sensitive understanding of production practices associated with the production phases of artistic direction and project management for main stage, non-standard venues, and the theatricalisation of diverse social and cultural performance events; and
  • be able to design a project and plan for the production management of that project by preparing a written concept proposal that defines a communication strategy, production role descriptions, schedules for managing the project, set model, budget and media kit.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Live and/or mediated production procedures relevant to the roles and responsibilities of production managers, associate directors, designers, stage/site managers, performers, dramaturgical researchers
  • Creation of production documentation for the management of live and/or mediated performative events
  • Developing a case study report that employs theory-sensitive concepts to analyse a full-scale theatrical event, its production process and its performative outcomes
  • Research strategies for successfully developing and pitching a project proposal

Contact

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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