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Introduction to Technical Theatre
Course: THP213

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   5 Period(s)   5 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery, lighting, and properties.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Contrast and compare physical staging methods. (I)
2. Analyze the design process. (II)
3. Translate the design process using drafting techniques. (II)
4. Describe and use appropriate materials for construction of scenery and properties. (III)
5. Demonstrate use of safety procedures for shop, rigging, lighting and handling of scenic elements. (III, IV)
6. Describe the basic theories of elementary electricity. (IV)
7. Contrast and compare lighting instruments and their purpose, effects and maintenance for stage use. (IV)
8. Discuss lighting practice, design and color. (IV)
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. Physical staging scenery
   A. Stages
      1. Proscenium
      2. Thrust and arena
   B. Function of scenery
      1. Arrangement of movement
      2. Expression of mood
      3. Indication of locale and time
      4. Visually interesting
   C. Settings
      1. Naturalism/realism
      2. Stylizations
II. Design process
   A. Analysis
      1. Naturalism/realism
      2. Introduction to drafting techniques
III. Scenic resources (stages and properties)
   A. Introduction to structural material and hardware
   B. Scenic choice
      1. Two-Dimensional
      2. Three-Dimensional
      3. Painted
      4. Projected
      5. Other
   C. Set dressing
      1. Properties
      2. Design
      3. Construction
   D. Handling and situating of scenery
      1. Methods
      2. Safety
   E. Other
IV. Scenic resources: Lighting
   A. Introduction to properties, function and control of stage lighting
   B. Lighting instruments
      1. Purpose
      2. Effects
      3. Maintenance
   C. Elementary electricity
   D. Lighting practice
      1. Design
      2. Color
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/9/1988

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