Stagecraft II Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Office Location

Music Building 302

Office Hours

*MR. NEWBURG’S ON-CAMPUS PRESENCE:

*PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Newburg maintains office hours for students in the EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE on the WASHINGTON STREET CAMPUS from 1:00-2:00PM Monday through Friday unless out-of-town, in a meeting, or otherwise engaged. If a student cannot find Mr. Newburg during the aforementioned availability, he is happy to have students request an appointment at different times via the email listed above. Mr. Newburg checks that email regularly (sometimes several times a day) and usually responds within twenty-four (24) hours from his receipt of the email; that being said, Mr. Newburg generally does not check his email as much or at all at night or in the very early morning hours, so students will most likely see responses from him between 8:00AM and 5:00PM. As he is not in his office frequently enough to check, phoning him is only the second-best way to contact him—email is preferred. A student should allow twenty-four (24) hours for Mr. Newburg to respond before trying to contact him again.

If a student is experiencing a technical difficulty with Blackboard or any other college-related online presence, he/she should contact AskAC by clicking here or by calling 806.371.5000 as quickly as possible—Mr. Newburg, unfortunately, is not as well versed with computer issues as the AskAC personnel, so a student should always try to contact them first to assist in getting online needs met.

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Course

DRAM-2331-001 Stagecraft II

Prerequisites

DRAM 1330

Course Description

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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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Gillette, J. Michael. Theatrical Design and Production. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill: New York, NY, 2013. ISBN 0-07-338222-1.

Supplies

\ 2 Sheets of 18" x 24" Vellum
\ 2-1" loose-leaf notebooks with dividers (sheet protectors optional)

Student Performance

(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.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.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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.

Grading Criteria

\ Project 1: Stage Management = 15%\

\ Project 2: Lighting = 15%

\ Final Project = 25%

\ 4 Pop Quizzes (1 dropped) = 20%

\ Participation = 25%

\ A = 90-100 overall competency percentage
\ B = 80-89
\ C = 70-79
\ D = 60-69
\ F = 0-59

\ 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.

Attendance

Please see Amarillo College's Attendance Policy in your catalog.

Calendar

January 24 Introduction. Syllabus review. Chapter 1. (Last day to drop w/100% refund—01/27/2014.)

31 NO CLASS: TETA

February 7 Production Organization and Management. Stage Management Procedure. (Last day to drop w/70% refund—02/10/2014.)

14 Stage Management Guidelines, Preparation, and Organization. (Last day to drop w/25% refund—02/17/2014.)

21 The Promptbook. Blocking. Project 1 Play Chosen.

28 NO CLASS: ACTF.

March 7 Paperwork. Project 1 Workshop.

14 NO CLASS: Spring Break.

21 Project 1 Due. Chapter 19. Sound Design. Sound Equipment.

28 Chapters 2 and 5. Design Process and Basics. Chapters 6 and 13. Color and Electricity. Project 2 Play Chosen.

April 4 Pages 333 through 366. The Basics of Lighting Equipment. Pages 367 through 384. More Equipment. Chapter 12. Lighting Design.

11 Light Plot. Instrument Schedule. More Paperwork. Project 2 Workshop.

18 Project 2 Due. Final Project Play Chosen. LAST DAY TO DROP 04/24/2014.

25 Final Project Workshop.

May 2 Final Project Workshop.

9 Final Project Due at 9:00AM

Additional Information

\ www.TheatreAC.org

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