1/2/2025 7:35:24 PM	THAR 23 Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 23	Title:  GRAPHICS & DESIGN
Full Title:  Theatre Graphics & Design
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	5.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	87.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	7.00			Contact Total	122.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 192.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  33 - 3 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Means, methods and materials utilized in designing for the stage.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
THAR 1 and 20.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Means, methods & materials utilized in designing for the stage.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:THAR 1 and 20.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:33 - 3 Enrollments Total

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:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

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

The students will:

1.  Demonstrate an understanding of the general concepts, techniques

   and terminologies related to scenic design, and will recall, identify

   compare and contrast these various subjects.

2.  Assess the function of a stage designer and discuss this function in

   relation to the entire production staff in the creation and

   implementation of a particular design for a particular play.

3.  Develop sufficient knowledge of technical theater traditions and

   practices to develop and organize methods of construction, mounting,

   and shifting scenery during a performance.

4.  Assess the process of effective scene design from the preliminary

   conceptualization to its final visual presentation.

5.  Demonstrate sufficient artistic skills to draw stage ground plans,

   perspective drawings, detailed elevations, painted renderings, and

   construct a three-dimensional scale model.

Topics and Scope

1.  Basic sketching, drafting, watercolor and model building techniques.

2.  Analyzing of staging demands of plays from major historical periods.

3.  Sketching a design concept.

4.  Preparing drawings and renderings.

5.  Presentation of a completed design.

Assignments:

1.  Complete assignments in sketching, drafting, painting and model

   building.

2.  Analyze staging demand of a play in the light of its historical

   period.

3.  Prepare a sketch of design concepts for an assigned play.

4.  Prepare drawings and renderings for a specific play.

5.  Prepare and verbally present a completed design including a three

   dimensional model.

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 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and 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 - 40%
Homework problems, Lab reports
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 60%
Class performances, Performance exams, SKETCH, DRAW & PAINT SKILLS
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 40%
CLASS PARTICIPATION

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

PERSPECTIVE DESIGN by Ernest Norling.

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