Introduction to Production Processes (THTR10008)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Introduction to production processes is designed to give first year students an understanding of the process of creating a live performance across all roles. It covers performance technology, stage management, design realisation and how they inter-relate. The subject involves seminars with students across all majors of the BFA (Production). The seminars cover the production process from concept to creation, looking at each different area – Costume, Stage Management, Lighting, Design, Sound and Workshop. Also included is the study of Occupational, Health and Safety and how this is implemented in Performing Arts practice. Risk management processes are investigated so students gain an understanding of the legal requirements when at work and how to manage any associated risks. Students will be required to attend one professional performance during the semester.

Intended learning outcomes

This subject enables students to:



  • understand the roles in theatre and how they inter-relate;
  • develop an acute awareness of the basic processes in place to create a live performance;
  • understand the roles and responsibilities within each discipline;
  • establish a knowledge of OH&S practices to be built on;
  • understand and be able to create Risk Management documentation.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will be able to:

• exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to a practising visual/performing artist;

• demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation;

• demonstrate practical skills in respect of critical analysis, problem solving, report writing, team work and oral and written communication;

• work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of visual/performing artistic environments.

Last updated: 3 November 2022