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Artscape offers first certified technical training
Artscape, the managing company of the Artscape Theatre Centre, is one of the first cultural institutions in the country to offer one-year SAQA-certified technical training programme.
The Artscape Technical Training Programme, which was established in 2004, has recently been approved as a short course programme of the University of Stellenbosch.
The seven 2011 student-intake is the first group to receive a University of Stellenbosch certificate, equalling a NQF level 6 qualification.
On completion of the one-year training course, the participants will have a working knowledge of all stage technical production processes.
To date, Artscape has successfully trained 15 people. Most of them have found employment as theatre practitioners across the country, including Artscape.
The course consists of theoretical and practical components with the students gaining practical experience through assigned duties in the multitude of stage productions running on the Artscape stages.
Applications for the next training programme, starting in February 2012, close on 7 October 2011. A maximum of eight students will be selected for the next course.
The basic requirements are:
- A matric certificate.
- Candidates should be articulate in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ( i.e. English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa)
- Be between the ages of 18 and 25.
- Have a keen interest in theatre and its technical operations.
- Experience in any of the technical disciplines of the performing arts will be advantageous.
- Only short-listed candidates will undergo panel interviews to be held at Artscape Theatre Centre.
Interested candidates can apply for the 2012-course by completing the relevant application form. Click here to download the application form.
Forward the completed form together with a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter that motivates the applican's interest in theatre technical disciplines to Kobus Rossouw at kobusr@artscape.co.za.
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Technical Stage Practice
The aim of the Artscape Technical Training Programme is to educate and train students in the key technical disciplines of theatre arts. On successful completion of this one year course, students will have a University of Stellenbosch accredited (NQF level 6) qualification and will have a working knowledge of all stage technical production processes.
Specialised Training:
On successful completion of the programme, Artscape may offer to invest in specialised training for a student who shows talent in a particular technical discipline.
Course Structure:
The course is structured to have a theoretical and a practical component with sufficient teaching and training time allocated to achieve the goals of both the theoretical and practical components. Students are further more required to gain practical experience through assigned production duties.
Evaluation:
Students are evaluated through written assignments, written tests, practical assignments and practical evaluations. Evaluation is on a regular and continuous basis.
Course Subjects:
• Theatre Practice.
• Stage Management
• Theatre Lighting.
• Theatre Sound.
• Stage Design Elements
• Production Management
Course Modules:
1. Theatre Practice
• Module One: The Performing Arts.
• Module Two: The Theatre Building.
• Module Three: Theatre Equipment.
• Module Four: Theatre Etiquette and Discipline.
2. Theatre Safety
• Module One: General Health and Theatre Safety.
• Module Two: Personal Safety and Health.
• Module Three: Equipment Safety.
• Module Four: Fire Prevention.
• Module Five: First Aid Level 1.
3. Stage Management
• Module One: Introduction to Stage Management.
• Module Two: The Role of the Stage Manger through all Production Phases.
• Module Three: Music Literacy and Reading Sheet Music.
4. Theatre Sound
• Module One: Introduction to Theatre Sound and Sound Equipment.
• Module Two: Sound Equipment and working with the Theatre Sound Process.
• Module Three: Understanding a Sound Design.
• Module Four: Theatre Sound Terminology.
5. Theatre Lighting
• Module One: Introduction to Lighting Concept.
• Module Two: Lighting Equipment.
• Module Three: Lighting Technique.
• Module Four: The Lighting Design and Lighting Plan.
• Module Five: The Lighting Rig, Plot and Maintenance.
6. Stage Design Elements
• Module One: The Concept of Style and Design.
• Module Two: The Elements and Principles of Stage Design.
• Module Three: Mainstream influences on Western Architecture.
• Module Four: Constructing the Design.
• Module Five: Interpreting the Script and creating a Set Design.
7. Production Management
• Module One: Introduction to Production Management.
• Module Two: The Production Process.
• Module Three: Budgeting and Financial Control.
• Module Four: Technical Direction.
General Information
People who need more information about the requirements to join the programme, can send an e-mail to kobusr@artscape.co.za.
