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Stage Management Techniques 1 (THTR10018)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 25On Campus (Southbank)

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This subject will be delivered via 3 modules. - Module One: Stage Management Skills; Module Two: Audio Skills; Module: Three: Lighting Skills

Students will be taught the basic skills and techniques required for the role of a stage manager. This includes an understanding of basic technical equipment as well as a sound knowledge of the stage management role and necessary documentation and communication skills required.
Module One:
Students will be taught the sequential process of the SM role in creating a performance.
Students build a prompt copy from a supplied script. They will learn about and create the necessary documentation and communication skills a stage manager uses in their role.
Module Two:
This module will introduce the student to Audio in Performance. Students will be introduced to Audio equipment types and difference, safe use of audio equipment, how to operate and maintain audio equipment, and the audio system (power and signal distribution to control equipment).
Module Three:
Module 3 will introduce the student to Lighting in Performance. Students will be introduced to the historical context of lighting, equipment types and difference, safe use of lighting equipment, how to operate and maintain lighting equipment, and the lighting system (power distribution to control equipment).

Intended learning outcomes

Module One:


On completing this module students will be able to:


  • understand the communication requirements of the stage management role;
  • develop the necessary communication skills (written and oral) for stage management practice;
  • understand where the stage management role sits within the production process.

Module Two:


On completing this module students will be able to:


  • install a basic audio system;
  • recognize different audio equipment;
  • operate audio equipment safely.

Module Three:


On completing this module students will be able to:


  • design a basic lighting system;
  • install a basic lighting system;
  • recognise different lighting equipment;
  • operate lighting equipment safely.

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will be able to:
• 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;
• 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 an open, independent and inquiring attitude towards contemporary cultural developments and new ideas.

Last updated: 3 November 2022