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Experimental Theatre 101B
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DRAM-2331-001 Stagecraft II
Continued 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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(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
None
2 Sheets of 18" x 24" Vellum
2-1" loose-leaf notebooks with dividers (sheet protectors optional)
(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.
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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.
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January
18 Introduction. Syllabus review. Script Discussion.
19 Sound Equipment Overview
20 Sound Design Discussion (Concept Statement, Inspirational Piece)
24 Concept Statement 1st Draft at first of class
Sound Score, Cue Sheets Discussion
25 VectorWorks Sound Demo
Sound Project Begin
26-31 Sound Project: Independent work
February
1 Sound Project: Independent work
02 Sound Presentations
Test 1 Due before 11:59pm
03 Lighting Instruments
07 Lighting consoles
Lighting Concept Project Discussion
08 Lighting Design Concept Statement and Inspirational Piece 1st Draft due at first of class
08-10 VectorWorks Lighting demo
14-21 Lighting Project: Independent Work
22 Lighting Project Presentations
Test 2 due before 11:59pm
23 Stage Management Discussion
24 Blocking Notation and StageWrite Discussion
28 Stage Management Project Discussion
Stage Management Project: Begin
March
01-08 Stage Management: Independent work
01 Critique: A Doll's House: Part 2 Due Before 11:59pm
09 Turn in Stage Management Projects between 10:30am - 11:45am
01/03/22 1:38 PM
01/04/22 11:29 AM