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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
THAR 50 | Title:
INTRO THEATRE MGMT |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Theatre Management |
| Last Reviewed:5/11/2020 |
| 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 | 3.00 | 17 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 5.00 | | Contact Total | 87.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 3.00 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 52.50 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 70.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
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Catalog Description:
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Introduction to the principles and practices of management in the theatre, including stage management, production management, business management and promotions. Practical application of theory through management of one or more productions in various areas.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Intro to the principles & practices of Management in Theatre Arts, incl: Stage Management, Production Management, Business Management & promotions.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
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 1986 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2020 | Inactive: | |
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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 in stage management, production management,
house management, and promotions.
2. Construct a full production book for a play of their choice.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge of management and organizational principles
in all areas of theatre management.
4. Understand and demonstrate the communication skills needed by a
theatre manager.
5. Work closely with other students in class to develop a unity of
production.
Topics and Scope
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1. Stage Management.
A. Process of rehearsal and production.
B. Calling the show.
C. Personnel management.
D. The prompt script.
E. Communication.
F. Scheduling.
2. Production Management.
A. Scheduling.
B. The production office.
C. Communication.
D. Record keeping.
E. The human element.
3. Business Management.
A. Keeping the books.
B. Budgeting.
C. Petty cash and purchase orders.
D. Box office management.
E. Accountability.
4. Promotions.
A. Master calendar.
B. Press release.
C. Dealing the the media.
D. Promotional techniques.
E. Publications, mailing lists.
Assignments:
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1. A full play production book.
2. 6-8 short (500 word) essays and projects based on the lecture
material.
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
40 - 50% |
| Written homework, Lab reports, PRODUCTION BOOK | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 30% |
| Homework problems, Field work, Lab reports | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
15 - 30% |
| 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
15 - 20% |
| DEPENDABLE AND COOPERATIVE WORK HABITS. | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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