Stagecraft I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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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.

Course Information

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Course

DRAM-1330-001 Stagecraft I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound and theatrical management.

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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 Companies, Inc.,New York, 2013. ISBN 978-0-07-338222-7.

Supplies

18"X24"Vellum (4 sheets)

Student Performance

(minimum competencies)
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\ 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.
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\ 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 scenic construction. 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.
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\ 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.
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\ A final look at drafting and design will give the student a taste for production design as well as the ability to read plans and understand them.

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

\ Tests (one dropped) = 25%

\ Drafting Projects = 25%

\ Final Project = 25%

\ 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

August

29 Introduction to the class. Hand Tools. Have Chapter 10—“Hand Tools” and “Power Tools” read. (Last day to drop w/100% refund.)

September

5 Hand Tools/Power Tools.

12 Tool Test. Fasteners and Hardware. Have Chapter 10—“Fasteners,” “Glues and Adhesives,” and “Hardware” read. (09/15 Last day to drop w/70% refund.)

19 Fasteners and Hardware Test. Materials. Have Chapter 10—“Wood,” “Metal,” and “Plastics” read. (09/22 Last day to drop w/25% refund.)

26 Materials Test. Flats. Have Chapter 11—“Two-Dimensional Scenery” read.

October

3 Platforms. Have Chapter 11—“Three-Dimensional Scenery” read. Flat and Platform Test.

10 Platforms and Other 3D Stuff. Group Flat Test.

17 Paint and Scenic Art. Have Chapter 12 read.

24 Scenic Art Test. Rigging and Soft Scenery. Have Chapter 4 and Chapter 10—“Rope, Cable, and Wire” read.

31 CAD design. Have Chapter 2 and 9 read. Meet in Control Booth. Border and Title Block Project.

November

7 Groundplans and Symbols. Have Chapter 7 read. Drafting the Groundplan. Groundplan Project.

14 Elevations. Drafting the Final Project. LAST DAY TO DROP 11/18

21 Final Project Workshop.

28 NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Holiday.

December

5 Final Project and Its Class Evaluation at 9:00AM.

Additional Information

Website: www.TheatreAC.org

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