MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Puppetry

Course: THP219

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Use of different types of puppets in a variety of performance settings. Practical experience with diverse audiences

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Trace the history of puppetry. (I) 2. Explain and apply techniques for construction of several types of puppets. (II) 3. Apply techniques for communicating with audiences through the use of puppets. (III) 4. Create puppet improvisation from various sources, record the improvisation in a journal, and incorporate characterization and dramatic plot into the improvisations. (IV) 5. Compose and perform lesson plans that incorporate puppetry for various age and skill levels. (V) 6. Describe various presentational venues, touring, stage construction, and location of performance space. (VI) 7. Describe various careers that make use of puppetry. (VII)
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. History of Puppetry A. In literature B. In multicultural settings C. In popular culture II. Techniques for Constructing Puppets A. Found objects and nature B. Socks C. Glove D. Hand E. Rod F. Shadow G. Marionette H. Muppet (foam puppet) III. Techniques for Communication Using Puppets A. Preparing puppets 1. Selecting story or subject matter 2. Basic puppetry manipulation skills 3. Development of the character of the puppet 4. Memorization B. Presenting puppets 1. Manipulation 2. Voice C. Research 1. Audience appropriateness 2. Appropriateness of puppet to subject matter 3. Cultural and character manipulation 4. Cultural and character voice techniques IV. Creating Puppet Improvisation A. Preparing puppets 1. Selecting story or subject matter a. Stories b. Poems c. Plays d. Music e. Educational f. Informational 2. Basic puppetry manipulation skills B. Presenting puppets 1. Cultural and character manipulation 2. Cultural and character voice techniques C. Preparing improvisation 1. Selecting story or subject matter 2. Development of the puppet 3. Use of characterization and dramatic plot 4. Creating improvisation V. Use of Puppets in Lesson Plans A. Preparation 1. Selection of improvisation, story, topic, and puppets a. Stories b. Poems c. Plays d. Music e. Educational f. Informational 2. Audience appropriateness B. Presentation to class or audience 1. Dialogue 2. Manipulation 3. Voice 4. Action C. Evaluation 1. Audience appropriateness 2. Appropriateness of skills 3. Unity of puppets that uses dramatic plot and characterization VI. Presentational Venues for Puppetry A. Traditional theatre spaces B. Industrial information spaces C. Child care spaces D. Educational spaces E. Recreational spaces F. Community spaces G. Booking and use of venues 1. Contacting site managers a. Use of a technical rider b. Safety regulations c. Load in and load out times 2. Scheduling team members a. Rehearsal time b. Transportation c. Publicity d. Basic stagecraft VII. Careers in Puppetry A. Entertainment B. Education 1. Normal development 2. Handicapped development 3. Emotional development C. Health care 1. Child care 2. Alzheimer patients 3. Speech disorders 4. Emotional disorders

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/27/2004

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