Event technical support - Staging

Teacher resource developed by The Arts Unit

Resource overview and purpose

Staging ranges from the simple set up of a lectern in a school hall to a large musical set.

Schools use staging for different events and programs, including:

school assemblies
presentation day
guest speaker presentations
parent information sessions
music, art, dance and drama nights
school concert
school musical
HSC music, dance or drama performances
visual art exhibitions
external performances for students.

How to use this professional learning resource

Select the area in which you need to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills and navigate the information.

There are template documents provided as a resource for you to reproduce and use in your school.

For further assistance or inquiry please contact The Arts Unit.

Australian professional standards for teachers

6.2.2 Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

Information for logging this into ETAMs towards your professional learning hours.

Activity name – TAU Event technical support

Activity type – Professional reading

PD Type – Teacher identified

Duration -

Standards – 6.2.2

How did this activity address the standard descriptors? – Developing knowledge on how to use technical production equipment effectively for a school assembly or arts event. The Arts Unit developed this resource to upgrade the knowledge and skills of teachers in the specific areas of safety, lighting, audio, staging ad video streaming.

Staging process guide

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Staging equipment ideas

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Staging production documentation

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Further resources

Additional support resources are available through The Arts Unit to improve the knowledge, understanding and skills of teachers to confidently and effectively manage all technical areas for school events.

Select the following resources to explore them further.