Course Syllabus

DRAM1330 - Stagecraft

Catalog Description: A beginner's course in the art and crafts of the theatre, costuming, scene design and construction, lighting and makeup. Students will gain practical experience working with one-act plays and major productions. Three hours lab.

Prerequisite(s): None

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours / Week: 3

Lab Hours / Week: 3

Contact Hours / Semester: 96

State Approval Code: 5005025130

Course Rationale:

This course is designed for the beginning theatre technician/designer. This course is the study and application of the visual aesthetics of design which may include the physical theatre, scenery construction and painting, properties, costuming, and lighting. The course is intended to expose students to basic technical theatre principles and practices, to practical problem solving and critical thinking, to world literature, and to reinforce an appreciation for the craft.

Course Instructors:

Cooper, Michael M

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:

1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Internet
4. Video
5. Television
6. Demonstrations
7. Field trips
8. Collaboration
9. Readings

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Students will be required to do the following:

1. Attend class lectures and participate in class discussions and excercises
2. Design and complete creative projects
3. Complete all graded assignments, quizzes, tests and exams
4. Attend and review all theatre department productions
5. Read various plays assigned in class
6. Read and research topics in technical theatre

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should understand the staging needs of a variety of theatrical productions, be able to identify the parts and functions of the theatrical house, use basic hand and power tools, understand scenery construction, identify and hang various lighting instruments, be more aware of vocational options in theatre, and have an increased knowledge of world literature.

Course Grade:

Faculty may assign both in- and out-of-class activities to evaulate students' knowledge and abilities. Faculty may choose from the following methods:

Class preparedness and partcipation
Collaborative learning projects
Compositions
Exams/tests/quizzes
Homework
Internet
Journals
Library assignments
Readings
Research papers
Design projects
Written assignments

A	90	+
B	80	-	89
C	70	-	79
D	60	-	69
F	0	-	59

Texts, Materials, and Supplies:

1. A college level stagecraft/design text
2. Design materials as required by the instructor

Other:

• Class Absences
• Academic Dishonesty