Light, Space and Sound

Course aim

To introduce students to the elements of the theatrical event which inform staging practice.

Course content

Students are introduced to the integration of the performer with technical aspects of theatrical production including: stage, lighting and sound design. Students gain a working knowledge of occupational health, welfare and safety within a theatrical environment. Students apply skills in scenography and mise-en-scene to staging performance and installation. Students subsequently develop critical observation and reflection of performance processes.

Textbook(s)

McKinney, J & Butterworth, P 2010, The Cambridge Introduction to Scenography, 2nd, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge UK

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Group presentation, Group project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.