MCCCD Program Description

Dance Production I

Course: DAN210

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to the elements of pre-production and production, including but not limited to production organization, production management, lighting design, and sound design as they relate to the art of dance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe basic pre-production and production organization and management. (I) 2. Describe a brief history of theatre architecture, stage technology and equipment including traditional and non-traditional venues. (II) 3. Explain safety requirements, guidelines and protocols. (III) 4. Explain the principles of design including style and composition and the design process. (IV-VI) 5. Explain acoustics and sound design for both recorded and live music. (VII) 6. Identify equipment used in sound design, sound mixing and playback. (VII) 7. Demonstrate basic drafting techniques. (VIII) 8. Explain color theory and how it pertains to lighting design for dance. (IX-X) 9. Analyze the contributions of dance lighting pioneers. (XI) 10. Identify equipment used in lighting dance. (XII) 11. Explain basic Electrical Theory. (XIII) 12. Identify the objectives of lighting design for dance. (XIV) 13. Identify the properties of light. (XV) 14. Design, set and call cues for a dance performance. (XVI) 15. Create a light plot including supporting documents. (XVI) 16. Demonstrate appropriate stage manager procedures when calling cues. (XVI) 17. Describe emerging technologies. (XVII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Production Organization and Management A. Overview of for profit and non-profit producing organizations 1. Funding sources including but not limited to grants, sponsorships, and crowd sourcing 2. Cost versus revenue planning B. Introduction to different types of marketing strategies C. Overview of pre-production and production personnel D. Overview of pre-production, production and post-production scheduling and procedures II. History of Theatre Architecture, Equipment and Stage Technology A. Historical overview of theatre architecture and use including non-traditional found space venues B. Identify stage equipment and primary stage configurations C. Use of spectacle and visual effects D. Concept of forced perspective E. Historical overview of lighting for dance F. Historical overview of sound production for dance III. Theatre Safety Procedures A. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) B. Personal Protective Equipment C. Fall Arrest Procedures D. Rigging 1. Safety measures a. Appropriate rigging "calls" when shifting IV. Design Process A. Commitment B. Analysis C. Research D. Incubation E. Selection F. Implementation G. Evaluation H. Stylization and composition V. Elements of Design A. Line B. Shape C. Mass D. Measure E. Position F. Color G. Texture VI. Principles of Composition A. Unity B. Harmony C. Contrast D. Variation E. Balance F. Proportion G. Emphasis VII. Sound Design A. Objectives of sound designers B. Properties of sound C. Basic acoustics D. Sound system configurations E. Live sound reinforcement VIII. Drafting A. Types of drafting 1. Hand drafting 2. Computer drafting B. Types of draft drawings C. Concept of scale D. Drafting symbols and conventions 1. United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) symbols and expectations IX. Color Theory for Lighting Design A. Electromagnetic radiation B. Hue C. Chroma/saturation D. Value E. Seeing color F. Reflection/absorption G. Color mixing H. Pigment vs. light I. Subtractive color mixing J. Additive color mixing K. Psychological effects of color/finding meaning in color X. Designing with Color A. Overview of considerations when designing with color 1. Differences in designing for Theatre vs. Dance 2. Costumes 3. Set/backdrops 4. Creating dynamic tension 5. Impact on impression of work XI. Lighting Pioneers A. Loie Fuller B. Stanley McCandleuss C. Jean Rosenthal D. Jennifer Tipton XII. Lighting Production A. Lenses B. Lamp structure C. Color temperature D. Instruments E. Dimmers F. Light boards G. Cables and connectors H. Hang and focus I. Circuit and patch J. Trouble shooting XIII. Basic Electrical Theory A. Electricity and atomic structure 1. Law of charges B. Electrical circuits 1. Series 2. Parallel C. Circuits 1. Overloaded circuits 2. Short circuits 3. Fuses and circuit breakers D. Electrical current 1. Alternating current (AC) 2. Direct current (DC) E. Cables F. Ohms and the power formula 1. Volts, watts, amps G. Types of electrical systems 1. Series 2. Parallel XIV. Lighting Design Objectives A. Visibility B. Selective focus C. Revelation of form D. Composition E. Mood XV. Properties of Light A. Intensity B. Color C. Distribution D. Movement XVI. Lighting Design Analysis and Implementation for Choreography A. Basic light plots for dance B. Washes C. Specials D. Making a light plot for dance E. Writing light cues for dance F. Drafting a light plot and supporting documents for dance G. Calling cues during tech and performance (stage managing) XVII. Brief Overview of Emerging Technology

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 24, 2017

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