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

Reading List

Biederman, R et al (2014) Basic live sound reinforcement: a practical guide for starting live audio. Focal Press

Fraser, N et al (2018) Stage Lighting Design. Crowood

Gibson, S (2022) Live Visuals, History, Theory Practice. Routledge

Sanders, T (2018) An Introduction to Technical Theatre. Pacific University