Technical Design as a Challenge in Theatre Management; A Case Study of Ekiti State Arts Council
Chapter One
Objectives of the Study
To provide an appraisal of theatre management
To determine the significance of theatre management
To proffer an appraisal of Technical design as a challenge in theatre management. A case study of Ekiti State Arts council
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
INTRODUCTION
Theatre has become more popular over the years. It is generally known to people as a building designed for performance of plays, dances etc.
Theatre is not inherent in drama only rather it encompasses the words and action of our everyday activities. Therefore, the Theatre Arts Departments need good management practices in order to enhance their work for the benefit of their student. The theatre manager must be sensible enough to create and maintain effective running of the industry with the help of his colleagues. The technical design has a lot of impact on theatre arts management due to great influence that technology has in the society.
Technical design, a problem in theatre management
The technical aspect of theater management poses great challenges. The challenge ranges from the ability to apply craftsmanship. Such crafts as sound engineering, master electrician, costume construction, carpentry and welding in theater management .The technical design will require that this craftsmanship are employed efficiently .Other aspect of technical challenges include learning how to manage crews, budgets and your time. It is also important to interpret the dream of a designer and interpret it into reality. Theatre management includes all the Para theatrical (“non-artistic support”) activities necessary for presenting plays and artistic programs in educational, community, and professional settings. Its part of the general field of “arts management,” and normally includes production, planning, fundraising, managing, marketing/advertising, and overall organizing of theatre and other arts events. In the past, people who produced and organized theatrical events were never formally called “arts managers.” They came from all sorts of different backgrounds, and basically they just had a knack for raising money and getting things done, either because they liked the arts, or they were artists themselves, or simply because they wanted to make money. Nowadays, though, in this age of increasing specialization, more and more arts managers with M.B.A. or M.F.A. (graduate) degrees fill positions and undertake very specific tasks in art museums, repertory theatre companies, big city performing arts complexes, and similar places.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter is concerned with the methodology used in achieving the objectives of the study. It covers research design, study area, population of the study, sample size, sampling techniques, instrument for data collection, sources of data collection, validity of research instrument, reliability of the instrument, administration of the instrument, method of data analysis and decision rule.
Research Design
This study employed the use of survey research design. The choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study was exploratory in nature.
The Study Area
This study was conducted inEkiti Art Council. The choice of this study area was informed by its involvement in the subject matter in the state.
Population of the Study
The population of this study consisted of twenty-one (21) staff of Ekiti Art Council.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
DATA ANAYSIS
The researcher designed and administered 20 sample structured questionnaires. Summary of the findings from respondents are indicated in TABLE 4.1 as stated
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY.
The research result shows that it was disagreed that the level of challenges of technical design in Ekiti state Arts council is high. This is because technical management in theater management in ekiti state arts council is given high consideration. Consequently all aspect of the craftsmanship of technical management is effectively applied.Production planning is given high premium while Costume construction is also given high consideration while there is effective time management. The council also ensures the effective management of crew members and also ensures adequate budgetary provision. The design used is interpreted to project the meaning and reality of the designer. Sound engineering is given high premium while there is effective management of time. Also the master electrician used is highly proficient.
CONCLUSION
It is therefore imperative that technical design be given all the needed attention in theater arts management from the production, planning, fundraising, managing, marketing/advertising, and overall organizing of theatre and other arts events.
RECOMMENDATION
The research therefore recommends that
That for an effective application of all the various aspect of the craftsmanship of technical design management, there should be adequate comprehensive corporate planning to ensure that issues bordering on costume construction, sound engineering, crew, time allocation etc are properly addressed and adequately budgeted for.
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