OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Stage Management Minor |
Minor code OR5168
College of Fine Arts
School of Theater
Kantner Hall 307B
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4818
theater@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/theater/
Jeanette Buck, contact person
buckj@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The minor in stage management introduces the student to the craft of stage management and develops techniques in personnel management and leadership. Through both classroom learning and hands-on experience with stage managing a show in the School of Theater, students develop skills in collaboration, communication, process and leadership.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
Admission Requirements: The School of Theater accepts all students who are accepted by Ohio University Standards. Admissions process: Student must interview with Head of BFA Stage Management in the School of Theater to be admitted to the minor.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students will have acquired the skills necessary to stage manage a professional production. Training and experience in stage management offers students skills necessary in a variety of careers in the entertainment industry. The collaborative, organizational and management skills that students learn in stage management transfer to positions in film, television, industrial trade shows, and event management.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The stage management minor requires a minimum of 21 hours. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in each course.
Required Courses
Theater minor courses must be taken in the following sequence unless otherwise noted.
- EXPH 2280 - Community First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2 (course may be taken any semester)
- THAR 1392 - Fundamentals of Lighting/Sound and Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 2600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
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(THAR 2600 and 3610 may be taken the same semester)
- THAR 3600 - Practicum in Production Stage Management Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- THAR 3605 - Stage Management 1: Fundamentals of Stage Management Credit Hours: 3
- THAR 3610 - Stage Management Seminar Credit Hours: 1 - 3