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Theatre |
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DRAM-2331 |
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Stagecraft II |
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Alvin Newburg |
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Prerequisite: DRAM 1330 |
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Additional emphasis and study of costume design, stage management, lighting and sound design; application of aesthetic and technical theories and practice of stage design and effects. |
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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab) |
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On Campus Course |
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2010 Spring |
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services, (SSC 125, 371-5436) as soon as possible. |
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(minimum competencies)
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
1. Recognize and properly use lighting instruments, media, and related equipment.
2. POSSESS A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE THEATRE`S SAFETY PROCEDURES.
3. Understand basic lighting and sound techniques that can be applied to any production.
4. Utilize and understand theatrical terminology.
5. Apply basic drafting and design skills.
6. Compile production- and prompt-books for stage managing. |
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In-Class Hours:
Monday 10:30-11:45AM, 1:00-5:00PM
Tuesday 9:00-11:45AM, 1:00-5:00PM
Wednesday 10:30-11:45AM, 1:00-5:00PM
Thursday 9:00-11:45AM, 1:00-5:00PM
Friday 9:00-11:45AM, 1:00PM-5:00PM
In-Office Hours:
By Appointment Only. Mr. Newburg floats between Music Building 305, The Experimental Theatre, and The Concert Hall-Theatre on the Washington Street Campus, so personal meetings must be scheduled via email or telephone. |
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A = 90-100 overall competency percentage
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59 |
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Makeup of missed tests and/or exams are left to the discretion of the instructor and only upon receipt of documentation justifying absence. Details to be discussed on first day of class. |
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Project 1: Lighting = 15% of overall grade
Project 2: Stage Management = 15%
6 Pop Quizzes (1 dropped) = 20%
Participation = 25% |
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Final Project = 25% of overall grade |
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This course is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of theatrical lighting, sound, and stage management. Through demonstration and practice, the theatre major or interested student will be able to apply knowledge from this course to the real-world production of plays at this school and at other venues.
Extensive demonstration, terminology, and review of safety procedures will give the student a comfortable and confident understanding of technical procedures used in the backstage workings of the theatre.
A look at drafting and design will give the student a taste for production design as well as the ability to read light plots and paperwork to understand them.
Finally, the organizational and collaborative skills of stage management will be reviewed. |
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Proper attire should be worn to class as much of the instruction is laboratory based. No shorts, dresses, skirts, sandals, slippers,high-heeled footwear, or long/excessive jewelry permitted. Long hairshould be kept back/up out of the face. |
2 Sheets of 18" x 24" Vellum
2-1" loose-leaf notebooks with dividers (sheet protectors optional)
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Gillette, J. Michael. Theatrical Design and Production. 6th ed. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York, 2008. ISBN 0-07-351419-5. |
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