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UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMME
Information
BA (HONS) THEATRE PRACTICE
STAGE MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL
THEATRE
2021 entryINTRODUCTION
Congratulations and welcome to the BA (Hons) Theatre Practice programme at The Royal
Central School of Speech and Drama. We look forward to meeting you all when you register.
In the meantime, please read through the information that follows.
PREPARATION FOR THE COURSE
Students preparing to start a degree often worry about how the experience will differ from
what they have done before, how it may differ from education or the working environment
they may have come from. The students and staff offer you the following advice:
The BATP course is highly respected by both the theatre profession and the higher
education community. Our students and graduates are not just technically able, they are
also good collaborators. You will learn as much about yourself and how you work in teams,
as you will the practical and intellectual knowledge you develop. There is a percentage of
self-led and independent learning which requires you to be self-motivated and inquisitive.
You can prepare yourself for these by:
− Considering what your strengths and weaknesses in relation to group work.
− Thinking about how you personally remain organised and track your development.
− Reading up about the different jobs and roles in theatre as well as different forms of live
performance and theatre-making.
Students on BATP come from a wide range of backgrounds with varying amounts of
experience. Although all of you will have existing skills and accomplishments to build upon,
these will vary from person to person. Respect and understanding for each others
experiences, knowledge and background are a key philosophy in BATP.
An important part of the course will not just be the practical ‘hands on’ creation of
performance but also giving thought to the context that surrounds the work that we create
and the theories that underpin it. All newspapers have a website, and some have a valuable
archive. Also, there are many journals (both on- and off-line) that with contemporary arts.
You can prepare for these by:
− Consider what methods you use for sharing your experiences and knowledge
− Read current articles that relate to performance and the wider arts
Come with an open mind, prepared to explore, experiment and never be afraid to ask
questions. Theatre-making is a lot to do with problem solving. To this end, the course will
set you lots of challenges and present you with many opportunities, each of which can be
tackled in many different ways.
EARLY DAYS OF THE COURSE
On registration day and first briefing day you will meet some of the BATP Course Team who
will be give you some important information about the course and deliver the brief for the
first two weeks of term; at this meeting you will be given a detailed schedule in order to
plan your time.As mentioned at your interview this is a full-time course and the first term is a prime example of this. During the first term of the course there will be four days of performance and exhibitions, introducing you to London's rich mix of cultural opportunity. The days you will be long and quite intense. You will need to attend all of the scheduled visits, so it is crucial that you keep the evenings free for these events. These visits and dates will be confirmed in your timetable, when registered. Please make sure that you commit to this time fully as missing out in the first term will set you back in your learning, as well as your engagement with the course tutors and your fellow students. All tickets are paid for within the course but you will need to pay for your travel. TRAVEL We will travel across and around London as part of the first unit, in order to look at how it is used as a performing city, the architecture of theatre spaces, locations of theatres and their chosen programmes. You will need to obtain an Oyster Card for this travel as this will limit your travel costs for the term. It will be worth you registering for a student Oyster card, for travel on the London transport system (info at http://www.tfl.gov.uk). Wherever possible we will introduce you to areas within walking distance of one another. This will help you build familiarity with the city. Some days you will be out all day so should also budget for food. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Computers Whilst all students have access to computers at Central, we would strongly recommend you obtain a laptop computer and colour printer for your personal use. If you already have one, do check with your course tutor (via email) to make sure it will be adequate. If you are thinking of purchasing a new laptop, again, check with your course tutor before you buy to ensure that your new purchase meets minimum specifications. All students will have access to specialist software on School computers and are also entitled to free download of Microsoft Office to personal devices (laptops, tablets, phones), on registration. Cameras All students should have means of recording and documenting their work digitally. Photographs (and possibly video) will be shared amongst colleagues and used for recording your process, putting together portfolios and websites, and for submission as a part of your assessed work. A camera is suggested, however, mobile phones and tablets that can take images to a reasonable resolution may also be acceptable. (Cheap, small tripods for smartphones and tablets are also available and may be a wise investment.) If you are considering spending a substantial amount on a digital camera, advice from tutors and other members of staff is available via email or once you arrive at Central. If you are unsure how to set your phone or device to take photos at its maximum resolution, please ask for advice as soon as you arrive at Central. Please also consider how to store your images, as these files will take up device memory faster when you are shooting larger images. Cloud storage, as with iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive or Google Drive, is recommended. Email and Calendars On registration you will be provided with a personal email account on the School’s server. This account is connected to your Outlook calendar and timetable. Importantly, this email
system is a primary means of communication and scheduling within the college and
anything sent to you is presumed to have been received (and read) by you.
More information about each of the BA Theatre Practice courses can be found here:
Costume Construction: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/costume-construction-ba
Design for Performance: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/design-for-the-stage-ba
Production Lighting: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/production-lighting-ba
Prop Making: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/prop-making-ba
Scenic Painting for Stage and Screen: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/scenic-art-ba
Set Construction for Stage and Screen: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/scenic-
construction-ba
Stage Management and Technical Theatre: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/ba-stage-technical
Lighting Design: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/theatre-lighting-design-ba
Theatre Sound: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/theatre-sound-ba
We are acutely conscious of the safety and wellbeing of students on the programme, as
well as the quality of learning opportunities that we can offer in light of current
restrictions relating to the Coronavirus pandemic. We intend to deliver teaching in-
person and on-site when the programme commences next autumn, but we will continue
to monitor the situation in line with our own risk assessments – which will be dependent
on government guidelines and restrictions at the time of delivery. We are closely
following the government restrictions, and will be in touch should there be any further
change. You can follow the government guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Thank you again for your application to Central. We are delighted to be able to offer you
a place on the course and hope that you’ll be joining us in October.
Dr Kathrine Sandys
Head of Theatre Practice
STAGE MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL THEATRE
If you have any questions about the equipment, please email Peter Maccoy at
peter.maccoy@cssd.ac.uk or Paul Colwell at paul.colwell@cssd.ac.uk
Essential Equipment (needed from the start of the course)
All prices shown are approximations.
All suppliers shown are suggestions.
Items Approximate Suggested
Costs Suppliers
Safety Equipment
Safety footwear - minimum 200J steel toecap £35 Screwfix, Wickes,
protection (steel penetration resistant midsole B&Q, Amazon, etc.
recommended)
(your safety footwear could double up as your black
show shoes (see below), however I strongly
recommend that comfort is your priority for safety
footwear as you will be wearing them for much
longer than your show shoes)Safety hard hat with chin strap, CE or EN rated £20 Screwfix
Clear Safety Glasses (goggles or ‘overspecs’ if you £3 Screwfix, Wickes,
need to wear prescription glasses), CE or EN rated B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Show Wear
Long Sleeved black t-shirt, with no logos
Full length black trousers, ideally combat type with
pockets
Black soft soled shoes, no shiny/reflective
logos/patterns (could be safety footwear, provided
they are black and you can move quietly in them,
see above)
Work Wear
Jeans or combat trousers for dirty work
environments
Long sleeved T-Shirts or Shirts for dirty work
environments
Overalls (or equivalent) for paint work
Drawing Equipment
Pencils (H2, HB and B2)
Drawing pencil 0.5 mm H or HB & leads Pentel
Erasers
Spring bow compass (pencil drawing – not ink) £8 W H Smith,
Staples, Amazon,
etc.
Metric scale ruler (with at least 1:25 and 1:50 £8 W H Smith,
scales) Staples, Amazon,
etc.
Stationery: notebooks, clipboard, A4 Ring Binder/s
Tools
High Quality Quad Spanner with sizes 13, 17, 19, £30 Flints Theatrical
21mm (Flints offer the industry standard model of Chandlers
this tool and are highly recommended. Avoid
cheaper low quality versions)
10” Adjustable Spanner £27 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
2 x Tool Lanyards £15 each Flints Theatrical
Chandlers
10m Metal Tape Measure £9 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Cloth Tape Measure (minimum 30m) £12 Screwfix, Wickes,B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Chalk line (and chalk) £14 As above
Allen key set (metric) £3 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Retractable Blade ‘Craft’ Knife (replaceable blade £10 Screwfix, Wickes,
Stanley recommended) B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Rigger gloves £2 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Equipment that can be purchased later in the course:
All prices are approximations.
All suppliers shown are suggestions.
Items Approximate Suggested
Costs Suppliers
Tools
Head Torch (Petzl brand highly recommended) - £25 £25 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Multitool (Leatherman and Gerber highly £50 Screwfix, Flints
recommended) Theatrical
Chandlers
Cordless Drill/Driver 12/18v £100 - £180 Screwfix, Wickes,
(This is now an essential basic tool for theatre work B&Q, Amazon, etc.
and you should aim to buy a good quality
professional tool which will last some time. DeWalt,
Makita and Bosch are highly recommended as long
lasting quality brands. You should also have battery
charger and at least two batteries)
Small selection of drills and driver bits £20 As above
20” Universal Hand Saw £8 As above
Claw Hammer £5 As above
Side cutters £10 As above
Adjustable Set Square 10” £20 As above
17/19mm (M10/M12) Long Reach Ratchet Podger £30 Flints Theatrical
(buying from Flints is highly recommended. Avoid Chandlers
cheaper low quality versions of this tool)
Stainless steel ruler (12”/300mm) - £5 £5 Screwfix, Wickes,
B&Q, Amazon, etc.
Steel combination square - £10 £10 As above
Spirit level (12”) £8 As above
Hacksaw £5 As aboveInsulated screwdriver set £10 As above Combination pliers (8”) £4 As above Long-nose pliers £4 As above General purpose scissors (6”) £4 As above Vise-grip locking pliers £8 As above Staple Gun & staples Rapid Scissors - general purpose Fiskars Hole Punch Stapler Basic sewing kit Many of these items of equipment can be purchased from Flints Hire & Supply who offer a student discount. www.flints.co.uk Some of them are included in Flint’s Stage Manager Standard Tool Kit– £162 (ex VAT) or Flint’s Stage Manager Posh Tool Kit - £248 (ex VAT) Additional Costs: At various points in the course, you may be required to travel to a variety of places around London in pursuit of research, experience and inspiration. Costs for this vary year by year. We suggest you budget for approximately £100 per year for additional travel (over and above routine attendance at Central’s Swiss Cottage Campus). In the third year, your choice of placement location may also involve additional costs; such as travel, accommodation and subsistence. Second and third year additional costs will be published nearer the time. 1st Year Market visits & props sourcing £230 (estimate)
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