12/27/2024 9:42:34 AM	THAR 20 Course Outline as of Fall 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 20	Title:  INTRO TO STAGECRAFT
Full Title:  Introduction to Stagecraft
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.50		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	61.25
		Contact DHR	1.00			Contact DHR	17.50
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Methods, materials and techniques of realizing the physical production on the stage, which include scenery, properties, lighting, and sound.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25 or THAR 25.2 or THAR 25.5

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Methods, materials and techniques of realizing the physical production on the stage, which include scenery, properties, lighting, and sound.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in THAR 25 or THAR 25.2 or THAR 25.5
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: THTR 171	Stagecraft	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR20

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Safely and effectively perform fundamental techniques of stagecraft in the preparation,

placement, and manipulation of theatrical elements including scenery, properties,

lighting, and sound equipment.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Work safely and competently with common stagecraft tools, equipment, and materials.

2. Correctly utilize stagecraft terminology.

3. Define and demonstrate knowledge of organized and efficient scene

    shop operation, maintenance, and safety procedures.

4. Apply theoretical and practical knowledge learned to problem-solve and

     overcome unfamiliar situations in technical theatre.

5. Correctly read and interpret working drawings, ground plans, and vertical sections.

6. Work productively as a member of a team in carrying out a group project

    in technical theatre.

7. Synthesize knowledge of construction materials with scale and

    written symbols by constructing stage scenery from working drawings.

8. Assemble a set in accordance with a groundplan and elevations.

9. Recognize the relationship between scenery-related stagecraft and other elements of

    theatre design and technology, including properties, lighting, and sound.

Topics and Scope

Each class meeting begins with a short lecture and/or demonstration on the following:

I. Introduction to Stagecraft

    A. Stage terminology

    B. Equipment

    C. Principles of stagecraft

II.  Theatrical Production Organization and Management

III. Reading Technical Drawings

IV. Techniques of Structural Design and Assembly

    A. Wood and woodworking

    B. Metal and welding

    C. Use of plastic, foams, and other construction techniques

V.    Theatrical Painting Techniques

VI.   Safe Theatrical Rigging

VII.  Tool Uses and Safety

VIII. Overview of Theatrical Lighting

    A. Basic lighting terminology and theory

    B. Hanging lighting instruments

    C. Focusing lighting instruments

IX. Overview of Theatrical Sound

    A. Principles of sound reproduction

    B. Basic sound terminology

    C. Sound equipment

X. Color Applications

    A. Color theory as it relates to theatrical lighting

    B. Color theory as it relates to painting

XI. Overview of Properties

    A. Basic properties design and theory

    B. Property construction

    C. Property terminology

 

The lecture and/or demonstration is then followed by a hands-on instructional lab during

which the student applies the theories, techniques, and terminology introduced in the lecture.

Additional instruction on the above topics also occurs during the lab hours, including the

flexible (DHR) lab hours.

Assignments:

Lab Assignments

1.  Skills Development:  Students will complete a variety of assigned stagecraft

     tasks and exercises applying skills used in the construction and mounting of

     productions, such as set construction, painting, rigging, lighting hang/focus,

      property construction, and/or sound equipment set-up.  (Tasks will vary

     depending on the nature of the semester's production schedule.)

 

2.  Individual Stagecraft Project:  Students select a project with instructor approval.

     They will come up with a project plan, including basic research and identification of

      the techniques, tools, and materials needed to complete their project.  Progress

     assessment is done verbally through one-three brief meetings with the instructor.

     (While projects are normally connected with the semester's productions, other

     projects may be allowed with instructor approval.)

 

3.  DHR Lab Requirement:  In addition to the scheduled lab hours, students also

     complete 17 hours of DHR (flexible instructional lab hours with scheduling

     announced by the instructor).  These practicum hours focus on one or more of the

     topic areas above in stagecraft.  Lab activities usually relate to SRJC productions

     and other performance events for the semester.

 

Lecture/Lab Assignments

1.  Approx. 2-10 pages of reading per week

 

2.  5-15  in-class quizzes (written and/or skill demonstration) on lectures, reading

    and/or techniques

 

3.  Production Response paper - Short paper (250-500 words) responding to the

     the technical aspects of a production.  This assignment requires attendance at

     an SRJC production (free ticket voucher is provided and students crewing the

     the production are still able to complete the assignment).  [In special cases

     when attendance at a live production is not possible, an alternative recorded

     production will be provided.]

 

4.  Professionalism - includes timely arrival, regular attendance at both lectures and

     labs, appropriate work attire, adherence to safety policies, ability to accurately

     follow instructions, cooperative demeanor, work ethic, and ability to work

    as a team member

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 0 - 5%
Short response paper
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Lab exercises
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 55%
Skill-based quizzes; Stagecraft project: Skill exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes - multiple choice, matching items, completion, true/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 20%
Professionalism (includes attendance and participation)

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scenic Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Makeup. 8th ed. Gillette, J. Michael. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. 2019

 

Instructor prepared materials

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