An in-depth study of the principles and practice of Theatre Production Management and Administration
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1
Function as a member of an administrative/management team in a variety of roles
LO2
Identify and implement good administrative work practices
LO3
Access and manage appropriate resources for arts projects
LO4
Draw up a detailed plan, schedule and budget for a show
LO5
Evaluate a project proposal and make an appropriate response and analysis
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Effective Teamwork
Reporting structures, communication skills, accountability, teambuilding, motivation
Project Management
Project Management techniques, documentation, information flow, incentivisation, project co-ownership
Production Accounting
Applying basic accounting techniques to the drawing up of budgets and financial projections and keeping production accounts
Production Team Project
Formation of a functioning production team to develop and implement an appropriate performance project
Management Analysis
Spreadsheet Analysis, Dynamic SWOT Analysis
Assessment Breakdown
%
Course Work
70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
30.00%
Course Work
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
A complete proposal for a theatrical event
4
50.0
Week 11
Performance Evaluation
Continuous assessment of contribution to team
1
20.0
Week 11
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
End-of-Semester Final Examination
2,3,5
30.0
End-of-Semester
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type
Workload Description
Hours
Frequency
Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture
Production Management & Administration
2.0
Every Week
2.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)
Study, Research & Writing
5.0
Every Week
5.00
Total Hours
7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload
7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours
2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
David M Conte & Stephen Langley 2007, Theatre Management: Producing and Managing the Performing Arts, Entertainmentpro [ISBN: 0896762564]
Joe Aveline 2002, Production Management (Application & Techniques), Entertainment Technology Press [ISBN: 1904031102]
Julie Kraft 1994, Accounting for your Art: A Low-Maintenance Bookkeeping System for Entertainment Artists, Kraft Brothers [ISBN: 0964170507]
Cary Gillett & Jay Sheehan 2016, The Production Manager's Toolkit, 1st Ed., Focal Press [ISBN: 1138838845]
This module does not have any article/paper resources