L3 Entertainment and Event Technology
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Rowe.
In Entertainment and Event Technology students will study backstage roles within the industry. The design and manufacture of set, props, costume, and make-up will be explored. The key backstage role of Stage Manager may be studied and undertaken. This is an optional component.
Students will work on various projects including, the Show Quest competition at Baycourt Theatre.
The course is assessed to a range of Unit Standards. Students will be assessed for approximately 19 credits in total, with additional credits available for co-curricular activities. Credits gained in this course align to one or more National Qualification.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Theater Make-up
Stage Manage a Production (optional)
Term 2
Design Costumes
Stage Manage a Production (optional)
Term 3
Design a Set
Stage Manage a Production (optional)
Term 4
Design a Set
Required Prior Learning
Entry is subject to HOD approval and dependent on a proven interest in Performing Arts/Design. This course is aimed at those students who are keen to explore predominantly backstage roles within the Entertainment and Events industry.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Stage manage a production in an entertainment or event context
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Develop a costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the costume design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Realise the make-up design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Develop a scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Construct props and scenic elements to realise the scenic design for a given work in an entertainment and event context
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Lead an area of production in an entertainment and event technology context