SL1S103 - Sound, Lighting and Video for Theatrical Performances 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL1S103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sound, Lighting and Video for Theatrical Performances | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Williams, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100703 - stage management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module aims to deliver an underpinning of the technical requirements of theatrical performances of all kinds, on a small to medium scale.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:
Sound for Theatre
Introduction to the role of sound in Theatre and Sound Design as a discipline
The technology of theatre sound
Operation of theatre sound systems
Lighting for Theatre
Introduction to the role of lighting in theatrical performances
The technology of theatre lighting
Control of theatre lighting systems
Video for Theatre
Introduction of the integration of video elements into theatrical performances
Technical considerations in the design of such systems
Reliability of video systems
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 114 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain a number of practices specific to technical production for theatre. |
| LO2 | Understand research skills to further knowledge of practices and demonstrate academic rigor in referencing appropriate sources. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Research Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Write up resulting from a practical session | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |