EA198-4-FY-LO:
Industry in Context 1
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 27 June 2025
15
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
EA161 and EA162 and EA163 and EA164 and EA165 and EA166 and EA200
(none)
(none)
(none)
EA199
BA DKAS Stage and Production Management,
BA W451 Stage Management
The Industry in Context 1 module will enable students to:
- Develop their knowledge of the role of the Theatre Designer
- Develop their skills as a creative thinker
- Understand different research methodologies
- Develop their knowledge of industry based Health and Safety
- Work competently and safely at height
- Have an awareness and understanding of manual handling
- Develop relevant computer literacy
- Use appropriate computer literacy
- Develop their knowledge of concept to realisation with regards to a Theatre - Design
The aims of this module are to:
- Develop the students understanding of the theatre and related industries in order to support the development
of their future careers.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the Theatre Designer and their relationship to the production.
- To develop the students understanding of theatre design and its impact on the stage (sightlines, masking and
ground plans)
- To develop the students understanding of technical drawing and its impact on design
- Develop students understanding into different methods and processes that enable them to
- interpret texts and designs effectively;
- Research effectively
- think analytically;
- research possible outcomes;
- communicate ideas, possible solutions, and technical information
- Develop an overall understanding of theatre origins and the industry evolution to present day practices.
- Develop the students research skills and understanding of different research methodologies
- Introduce the students understanding of different aspects of the theatre industry including – event
management, venue hire and contracting, theatre licencing
- Further develop methods of problem solving, negotiation, and personal management
- Further develop the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- The understanding of health & safety and the importance of risk assessments
Understanding of:
1.The role of the Theatre Designer and their relationship to the production process.
2. The Designers’ creative process.
3. Staging requirements and logistics.
4. Research methodologies.
5. The relationship with the production team.
6. Appropriate theatre terminology.
7. The importance to working to deadlines and schedules.
8. Critically analyse different research methodologies.
9. The Designers process.
10. The difference elements of the industry including Event Management, licensing and venue hire.
11. Health and Safety procedures.
12. How to work independently
No additional information available.
Small group practical classes, seminars, tutorials, and independent work.
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Marsden, R. (2021)
Inside the rehearsal room: process, collaboration and decision-making. First edition. London [England]: Methuen Drama. Available at:
https://www-dramaonlinelibrary-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781350103696.
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Carter, P. and Carter, S.F. (1994) Backstage handbook: an illustrated almanac of technical information. 3rd ed. Shelter Island, New York: Broadway Press.
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Allison, M.E. (2011) A survival guide for stage managers: a practical step-by-step handbook to stage management. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.
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Pallin, G. (2005)
Stage management: the essential handbook. Rev. ed. London: Nick Hern. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5101804.
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Dean, P. (2002) Production management: making shows happen. Marlborough: Crowood.
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Wilson, A. (2003) Making stage props. Marlborough: Crowood.
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Mort, S. (2015)
Stage lighting: the technicians’ guide?: an on-the-job reference tool with online video resources. London: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/99816.
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The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Combination of continuous assessment in class, projects and group Design presentation |
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60% |
| Practical |
Industry in context - History project presentation |
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40% |
Additional coursework information
Assessment is based on the ability to achieve the learning outcomes of the module related to the overall criteria contained in the Year One Assessment Form and Grading Descriptors. Summative assessment is undertaken at the end of the term in which the module is taken and marks issued to students on the Assessment Form togehter with written tutor comments.
Students must pass both elements of assessment to pass the module.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Alexander Purser, email: a.purser@essex.ac.uk.
Alex Purser and staff
abpurs@essex.ac.uk
No
No
No
Ms Emma Ruth Hansford
LAMDA
Lead Practitioner Stage Manager
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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