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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 20 | Title:
STAGECRAFT |
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| Full Title:
Stagecraft |
| Last Reviewed:1/25/2021 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 6.00 | | Contact DHR | 105.00 |
| | Contact Total | 7.00 | | Contact Total | 122.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Methods, materials and techniques of realizing the physical production on the stage, including scenery, properties, lighting and sound.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25.2 OR Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Methods, materials & techniques of realizing the physical production on stage: scenery, properties, lighting & sound.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25.2 OR Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: THTR 171 | Stagecraft | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR20 |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will:
1. Demonstrate a proficiency of all phases of play production including
construction, painting, rigging, placement and manipulation of
stage scenery, properties and stagecraft terminology.
2. Define and demonstrate knowledge of organized and efficient scene
shop operation, maintenance and safety procedures regarding the
use of tools and technical equipment, building materials and
fastening methods, blueprint reading, and the overall planning of
the technical aspects of a theatrical production.
3. Apply knowledge learned to overcome unfamiliar situations in
technical theatre.
4. Interpret a ground plan and a vertical section.
5. Appreciate the importance of teamwork in carrying out a group project
in technical theatre.
6. Synthesize knowledge of construction materials with scale and
written symbols by constructing a stage-flat or other scenic piece
from working drawings.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of scale and perspective by aiding
in assembling a set in accordance with a groundplan and elevations.
Topics and Scope
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1. Stage terminology.
2. Theatrical duties of:
A. Director
B. Designers
C. Actors
D. Crew
3. Reading blueprints.
4. Techniques of structural design and assembly.
A. Wood and woodworking tools.
B. Metal and welding, grinding and cutting.
5. Use of plastic, paper mache and other three dimensional techniques.
6. Theatrical painting techniques.
Assignments:
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The students will complete:
1. All assigned tasks in the construction and mounting of major
productions.
2. A project based on independent study of techniques and materials
of theatrical constructions.
3. Assigned in-class quizzes.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 20% |
| Written homework | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
40 - 50% |
| Homework problems, Lab reports, Quizzes | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 30% |
| Class performances, Performance exams, INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROJECT | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
10 - 20% |
| Multiple choice, Matching items, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| REGULAR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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STAGE SCENERY AND LIGHTING by Oren W. Parker and Harvey K. Smith. 1985
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