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    Overview

    An introduction to the technology of theatre, including lighting, the operation of audio technology and stage management.

    THEA 152 students get hands-on experience as members of the technical and front-of-house crew in productions for the Theatre Studies weekly Lunchtime Theatre programme.

    About this paper

    Paper title Theatre Technology
    Subject Theatre Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    THEA 212, THEA 213
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    Students majoring in Theatre Studies must normally pass THEA152 in their first or second year of study.
    Eligibility
    Limit of 25 students per semester, with priority given to students majoring or minoring in Theatre Studies.

    Enrolments for this paper are limited, and it requires departmental permission.
    View more information about limitations of enrolment.
    Contact

    spa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Paper Co-ordinators: Professor Stuart Young and Martyn Roberts
    Teaching Staff: Martyn Roberts

    Paper Structure
    There will be two practical workshops each week, plus additional time outside of class for rehearsals, technical rigging and performances.
    Teaching Arrangements

    Please contact the School of Performing Arts' office (spa@otago.ac.nz) for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

    Textbooks
    Your lecturer will give you a list of readings at the commencement of the paper.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the subject will gain knowledge and practical skills of how to manage technical and backstage tasks and roles in a theatrical production. Students will acquire skills in organisation and teamwork, while working in a real working theatre environment.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 15:00-16:50 9-13, 15-22
    Friday 13:00-16:50 9-12, 15-22

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Monday 15:00-16:50 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 13:00-16:50 29-35, 37-42
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