EA199-5-FY-LO:
Industry in Context2
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 27 June 2025
30
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
EA161 and EA162 and EA163 and EA164 and EA165 and EA166 and EA198 and EA200
EA261 and EA262 and EA263
(none)
(none)
(none)
BA DKAS Stage and Production Management,
BA W451 Stage Management
The Industry in Context 2 module will enable students to:
Demonstrate critical and evaluative skills both in oral and written terms
Develop a further understanding of research methodologies
Prepare and submit research projects suitable for their future progression as higher education students and as theatre practitioners
Present structured arguments and express ideas
Become familiar with different forms of professional communication
The aims of this module are to:
Enhance the students' understanding of the industry they have chosen as their future career pathway
To develop the students' understanding of the industry and its working as a whole
To develop further the students' understanding of different methods and processes that enables them to:
research effectively;
develop an enquiring mind;
think analytically;
communicate ideas
Further develop methods of problem solving, negotiation, and personal management
Further develop the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
On completion of the module students will have an understanding of:
The industry as a whole and the opportunities it presents for the students' chosen career pathway
Support the student professional development and encourage networking and connection with the industry
Possible work placement opportunities to investigat for their final year
Research and how it supports the student's learning
Critical thinking and analysis
Problem solving and personal management
critically analyse different research methodologies
No additional information available.
Seminar-style teaching sessions and tutorials.
Students are expected to make time available for independent study; this should be used for research, class preparation and for preparing/producing assignments.
Formative and summative assessment will be proided through all stages of the course of study in the form of seminar discussion, tutor comments, and feedback on cover sheets for all written work returned.
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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 |
Critical review #1 |
15/11/2024 |
10% |
| Coursework |
Critical Review #2 |
07/02/2025 |
10% |
| Coursework |
Critical Review # 3 |
25/04/2025 |
10% |
| Coursework |
Research Essay |
06/06/2025 |
70% |
Additional coursework information
Submission date will be Term Two
Assessment is based on the ability to achieve the learning outcomes of the module related to the overall criteria contained in the Year Two 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 together 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
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No
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Ms Emma Ruth Hansford
LAMDA
Lead Practitioner Stage Manager
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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