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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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DRAM-1330-001 Stagecraft I
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
None
None
(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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
Please see Amarillo College's Attendance Policy in your catalog.
January
Mon 13 Introduction to the class. Hand Tools. “Hand Tools” and “Power Tools”.
Tue 14 Hand Tools/Power Tools. (Last day to drop w/100% refund.)
Wed 15 Hand Tools/Power Tools.
Thu 16 Hand Tools/Power Tools.
Mon 20 Tool Test.
Tue 21 Fasteners and Hardware. “Fasteners,” “Glues and Adhesives,” and “Hardware”.
Wed 22 Fasteners and Hardware. (Last day to drop w/70% refund.)
Thu 23 Fasteners and Hardware. (03/31 Last day to drop w/25% refund.)
Mon 27 Fasteners and Hardware Test.
Tue 28 Materials. “Wood,” “Metal,” and “Plastics”.
Wed 29 Materials.
Thu 30 Materials Test.
February
Mon 3 Flats. “Two-Dimensional Scenery”.
Tue 4 Flats.
Wed 5 Platforms. “Three-Dimensional Scenery”.
Thu 6 Flat and Platform Cut-list Test.
Mon 10 Platforms and Other 3D Stuff.
Tue 11 Group Flat Test.
Wed 12 Drafting and Symbols.
Thu 13 Symbols. Getting Vectorworks.
Mon 17 Introduction to Vectorworks.
Tue 18 Practice with Vectorworks Assignment DUE.
Wed 19 Introduction to Vectorworks.
Thu 20 Practice with Vectorworks Assignment DUE. Collages—Inspiration and Research for Final Project.
Mon 24 Border, Titleblock, and Templates.
Tue 25 Border and Title Block Project DUE. LAST DAY TO DROP.
Wed 26 Drafting the Groundplan.
Thu 27 Drafting the Groundplan.
March
Mon 3 Groundplan Project. Elevations. Drafting the Final Project.
Tue 4 Final Project Workshop.
Wed 5 Final Project Workshop. CAD Printing.
Thu 6 Final Project and Its Class Evaluation at 9:00AM.
Website: www.TheatreAC.org
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