INTRODUCTION TO STAGE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - 2021/2
Module code: PROM011
Module Overview
This module is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of stage management within the UK theatre and global live entertainment industry. Students will study all foundational aspects of stage management practice whilst being encouraged to consider the pivotal role of stage management as creative facilitators within the production process. They will then put this into practice in a time critical production environment. Students will work in support of both the assigned departmental work and explore the collaborative nature of production through the communication and delivery of a live performance. Working within their peer group, freelance and in-house production teams, students will be able to apply and evidence skill acquisition across pre-production, production and post-production roles and responsibilities.
Module provider
Guildford School of Acting
Module Leader
FRANKLIN Jo (GSA)
Number of Credits: 30
ECTS Credits: 15
Framework: FHEQ Level 7
Module cap (Maximum number of students): 18
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 249
Seminar Hours: 23
Tutorial Hours: 5
Practical/Performance Hours: 9
Captured Content: 14
Module Availability
Year long
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
Indicative content includes: Production processes Facilitating the cast and creative team. Script analysis. Rehearsal management. Performance management. The propping process Introduction to score reading. Production role at an appropriate level within the stage management department. Students will work within a small team under the supervision of production staff, and contribute to the preparation, research and realisation of all or any components required for the performance. Students may work variously with freelance/professional teams, student peers, or in-house technicians on a range of GSA presentations, which may or may not be streamed and may or may not be performed to a live audience.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Production Notebook | 100 |
Alternative Assessment
NA
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy for this module consists of:
Summative assessment: A production notebook, demonstrating understanding, reflection, evaluation and analysis of the stage management processes of theatre production.
Formative assessment A group presentation based on analysis of a given play text and creation of appropriate stage management documentation.
Feedback: Tutor and peer feedback for the formative assessment will be given immediately following the presentation. Informal verbal feedback will be given during practical sessions. Written feedback for the summative assessment will be provided within 3 weeks of the submission date.
Module aims
- Introduce students to all practical and organisational aspects of professional stage management
- Enable students to place stage management within the global context of live performance
- Advance students' understanding of the management of a production through practical experience of production processes from rehearsal to returns
- Develop transferable skills of professional presentation, self management, people management, communication and organisation
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Identify key principles and concepts informing the discipline of stage management. | CK |
| 002 | Demonstrate an ability to contribute to the work of a stage management team evidencing effective planning, communication, resource management and safe working practices | PT |
| 003 | Contribute to and reflect upon the preparation, research and process of a production through the creation of a evaluative production notebook evidencing personal research, observation and engagement | CKT |
| 004 | Employ processes, practices and techniques of professional stage management | PT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
Taught seminars and practical sessions Group presentation Seminars Tutorials Practical production work Independent research/study
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
https://readinglists.surrey.ac.uk
Upon accessing the reading list, please search for the module using the module code: PROM011
Other information
Under the three term structure that commences from academic year 2019/0 – this module’s delivery falls in Semester 1 due to the teaching occurring in Teaching Block 1.
This module has a capped number and may not be available to ERASMUS and other international exchange students. Please check with the International Engagement Office email: ieo.incoming@surrey.ac.uk
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage and Production Management MA(YEAR LONG) | Year-long | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2021/2 academic year.