UW-Madison Job Description-- Special Projects

Students assigned to a 'Special Project' takes responsibility for the planning, fabrication, assembly, finishing and installation of one or more specified elements of a production. Special projects are available in many areas: scenery, props, paint, soft goods, sculpture, costumes, millinery, etc.

Duties during the Construction and Assembly Period:

1. Meet with your designated supervisor, usually the Shop Supervisor) to determine the project parameters.

2. Determine a timetable and specified lab meetings in which the project will be fabricated.

3. Meet a least once a week with your project supervisor to determine your progress and any special needs.

4. Sign-in and sign-out at all work sessions on the Backstage Lab attendance sheet by reporting to the TA in charge of the lab. A Special Project is a goal-oriented assignment, but it is necessary to have your hours totaled for the purpose of refining future time estimations.

Duties during the Load-In Period:

1. Work a minimum of eight (8) hours during the production Load-in; coordinate your commitment with the load-in of your project(s). Develop your schedule prior to Load-in, in consultation with your project supervisor.

Duties during Clean up Period:

l. Assist in the strike in a position directed by your project supervisor. Your job is not complete until all crews are finished.

Line of Responsibility:

1. Your immediate supervisor is the Project supervisor as designated;, followed by the Lab TA or faculty/staff supervisor.