11/4/2025 4:04:28 AM	THAR 25 Course Outline as of Fall 2005	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 25	Title:  PRODUCTION LAB GENERAL
Full Title:  Production Lab: General
Last Reviewed:2/10/2025

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	0		8 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	9.00			Contact DHR	157.50
		Contact Total	9.00			Contact Total	157.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
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Catalog Description:

Practical experience in multiple theatrical production positions for public performances. Students in this course will work in two or more areas as a member of the construction crew, technical crews and/or house staff for one or more Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of THAR 2 ( or THAR 301 or THAR 2)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Practical experience in multiple theatrical production positions for public performances. Students in this course will work in two or more areas as a member of the construction crew, technical crews and/or house staff for one or more Theatre Arts productions during the semester.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of THAR 2 ( or THAR 301 or THAR 2)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 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:
CID Descriptor: THTR 192	Technical Theatre in Production	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR25 OR THAR25.1 OR THAR25.2 OR THAR25.3 OR THAR25.4 OR THAR25.5

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

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

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Demonstrate the professional responsibilities of a technician and/or

   house staff member associated with the preparation and performance

   of a theatrical production before a paying public audience.

2.  Prioritize tasks in an environment with multiple and competing

   demands.

3.  Demonstrate an understanding of the production process, from script to

   performance, and utilize basic theatre terminology within the process.

4.  Recognize and exhibit the discipline of backstage protocol.

5.  Adhere to the communication hierarchy of the theatre structure.

6.  Support the work of the rest of a production ensemble, working

   cooperatively within a team structure.

7.  Interpret and fulfill instructions accurately, working calmly under

   pressure.

8.  Quickly assess situations and adapt accordingly within production and

   performance environments.

Students repeating the course will be preparing and performing technical

and/or house staff responsibilities in conjunction with entirely different

theatrical productions.  Repeating students will be:

   - Working with different directorial and managerial styles, as well as

     production processes.

   - Participating in the interpretation of different theatrical works,

     supporting different artistic visions and developing versatility in

     each area of focus.

   - Gaining greater proficiency in their chosen areas, improving

     technical or house staff skills while contributing to productions

     for diverse audiences.

Topics and Scope

Students in this course will be assigned to two or more technical/front of

house areas.

GENERAL TOPICS - The following topics will be covered for all positions:

I.   Working With the Production Ensemble

    A. Director

    B. Technical director

    C. Stage management

    D. Designers

    E. Technicians

    F. Actors

    G. Front of house

    F. Business and administration

II.  Theatre Professionalism, Communication, and Procedures

    A. Theatre etiquette and protocol

    B. Basic theatre terminology

    C. Locations of facilities and resources

    D. Theatrical hierarchy

    E. Production framework

       1. Schedule

       2. Types of rehearsals

    F. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities

    G. General safety and emergency procedures

III. About the Productions(s)

    A. The script's historical context and style

    B. Director's concept

    C. Design interpretations

    D. Technical responsibilities

IV. Working During a Performance Situation

    A. Production attire

    B. Production safety

    C. Working calmly under stress

    D. Handling others' nerves

    E. Prioritizing and adapting

    F. Staying focused and alert

    G. Handling the unexpected

POSITION-SPECIFIC TOPICS:  Students will be assigned two or more of the

following positions:

  Stage crew (scenery, fly system, special effects, etc.)

  Properties crew

  Lighting crew - board operator

  Lighting crew - deck electrician

  Lighting crew - spot light operator

  Lighting crew - hang and focus

  Sound crew - board operator

  Sound crew - microphone technician

  Construction crew - sets

  Construction crew - properties

  Construction crew - costumes

  Construction crew - makeup (wigs, prosthetics, etc.)

  Construction crew - special (masks, puppets, etc.)

  Makeup crew

  Costume crew

  House staff - usher

  House staff - concessions

  House staff - box office

  House staff - publicity

  House staff - special events

I.   Learning the Position Responsibilities

II.  Position-Specific Terminology and Interpreting Instructions

III. Position-Specific Safety and Emergency Procedures

IV.  Position-Specific Tools and Resources

SPECIALIZED TOPICS - Depending on the nature and production demands of the

particular play(s) to which the student is assigned, one or more of the

following additional topics may be studied:

I.   Handling Specialty Items Such as Masks or Puppets

II.  Flying Actors

III. Computer Graphics, Projections, Video

IV.  Pyrotechnics and Special Effects

V.   Handling Weaponry and Stage Gun Safety

VI.  Moving in Character/Working in a Costume

Assignments:

1.  Complete all responsibilities for two or more technical/front of house

   positions for one to three productions during the semester.

2.  Attend all scheduled shop hours, load-ins, rehearsals, strikes, and/or

   performances to which the student is called:

   a. Attend the introductory THAR 25 Series meeting (held the second

      Tuesday of each semester).

   b. Attend full company presentations prior to each production's Tech

      Week (for all students in THAR 25/THAR 11 Series assigned to show).

   c. Become familiar with each production by watching a final

      run-through, prior to the formal start of position

      responsibilities.

   d. Communicate all potential schedule conflicts prior to finalizing

      assignments with instructor.(Conflicts submitted late may be turned

      down by the instructor or may result in removal from the

      production/class.)

   e. Respond promptly and dependably to all calls.

3.  Adhere to the standards of professionalism:

   a. Maintain an amiable and supportive attitude when interacting with

      other members of the production ensemble.

   b. Respectfully follow instructions in the preparation of the position

      and maintain that direction in performance.

   c. Perform assigned position in a conscientious and dedicated manner.

   d. Follow the terms of the Technician/House Staff's Contract and

      course syllabus.

   e. Maintain good health and safety practices throughout the

      construction, rehearsal and performance process.

4.  Provide and wear required attire for construction, rehearsals and

   performances. House staff wear black dress slacks or skirts, and white

   shirts.  Construction members wear appropriate safety attire. All

   production crews normally wear all-black clothing.  When stage crew

   are costumed, costumes are supplied and fitting appointments will be

   scheduled.

5.  Read the script for each assigned production.

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 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 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 60 - 80%
Class performances
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%
Professionalism

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Script(s) for selected productions.

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