Technical Theatre Workshop

Drama Department

Instructors:

Barbara Crocker - Locke 324 Phone: 954-5460

John White - Locke 149 Phone: 954-5416

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE

CLASS INFORMATION SHEET

Drama 19 A

PREREQUISITES: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a survey course with lecture, demonstration and laboratoryexperience on all technical phases of scene and costume production includingconstruction, painting, rigging, placement, and manipulation of stage scenery,lighting equipment, sound, properties, and selection of materials. Thestudent will study the aesthetics and practical applications, and the principlesof set, sound, lighting, and costume design. (CSU) Practical experienceexecuting the technical work on department productions is required.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student will demonstrate a proficiency of all phases of play production including costume construction, construction, painting, rigging, placement, and manipulation of stage scenery, lighting equipment and properties andthe stagecraft terminology. The student will define and demonstrate knowledge of scene shop operation, maintenance and safety procedures regarding theusage of tools and technical equipment, building materials and fasteningmethods, blueprint reading, and the overall planning aspects of a theatricalproduction. The student will define and demonstrate knowledge of the costumeshop operation, maintenance and safety procedures regarding the usage oftools and technical equipment, materials, dying, sewing, pattern usage,and the overall planning aspects of a theatrical production.

TEXTBOOK: Theatrical Design and Production by Michael Gilete(Mayfield)

REQUIREMENTS:

A. Strict adherence to district policies. YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE CLASS AFTER THE SIXTH ABSENCE.
B. Assignment to a backstage crew.
C. Having your supplies with you at all work/lab sessions.
D. Properly following all instructions and safety regulations.
E. PARTICIPATION in both the class and backstage on crew.
F. Exams and Projects.

GRADING:

    

						160 points    for exams                 

						 80 points    for final project         

						 80 points    for crew work                     

						                                                        

						320-288 = A

						287-255 = B

						254-222 = C

						221-189 = D