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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 20 | Title:
INTRO TO STAGECRAFT |
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| 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 |
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| | 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:
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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:
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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: | |
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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:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 06 | Course Created/Approved: | 2/26/1992 |
| Version Created: | 11/14/2020 | Course Last Modified: | 6/2/2024 |
| Submitter: | Laura Downing-Lee | Course Last Full Review: | 1/25/2021 |
| Version Status: | Approved Changed Course | Prereq Created/Approved: | 1/25/2021 |
| Version Status Date: | 1/25/2021 | Semester Last Taught: | Spring 2024 |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2021 | Term Inactive: | |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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. |
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| 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:
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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
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | U | User Generated Text |
| Advisories-generate description: | NA | No Advisory |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | Y | Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 02 | Lecture |
| | 04 | Laboratory |
| Area department: | THART | Theatre Arts & Fashion |
| Division: | 72 | Arts & Humanities |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Both Certificate and Major Applicable |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
| Repeat group id: | | |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 1007 | Theatre Arts |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Drama/Theater Arts
OR
Stagecraft |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | N | Not Distance Ed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | N | |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Career-Technical Education |
| SAM classification: | C | Clearly Occupational |
| TOP code: | 1006.00 | Technical Theater |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
| Lab Tier: | 21 | Credit Lab - Tier 1 |
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