12/22/2024 3:55:30 AM	THAR 24 Course Outline as of Spring 1992	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 24	Title:  DESIGN WORKSHOP
Full Title:  Design Workshop
Last Reviewed:11/25/2024

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	4.00		17 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 175.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Practical application of the principles of theatrical design in the areas of scenery, costume and lighting through class projects.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
THAR 23 or equivalent.

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Practical application of the principles of theatrical design in the areas of scenery, costume & lighting.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:THAR 23 or equivalent.
Recommended:
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:	Spring 1992	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1992	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: THTR 172	Introduction to Design or Introduction to Theater Design	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): THAR24

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

The students will:

1.  Select a specfic area of technical specialization.

2.  Understand the problems of design in at least two differing

   productions.

3.  Refine rendering skills.

4.  Develop script analysis ability.

5.  Understand and develop design skills in a variety of period styles.

Topics and Scope

1.  Drawing.

     A. Quick sketches.

     B. Thumbnail.

     C. Painting.

2.  Model making.

3.  Script analysis.

4.  Portfolio presentation.

Assignments:

The students will:

1.  Complete full design assignments in at least two plays.

2.  Complete class assignments in drawing, modeling and painting.

3.  Prepare play analysis with specific stylistic approaches.

4.  Present a design portfolio to a group of peers.

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
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 60%
Class performances, Performance exams
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%
ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES, ADAPTABILITY TO PRACTICAL AND STYLISTIC LIMITATIONS.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

DESIGNING AND PAINTING FOR THE THEATRE by Lynn Pecktal. 1975

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