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Summer Conservatory: Theatre Technology
Course: THP292AA

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T


Description: Theory and practice of technical phases of play production. Includes applications in scenery, properties, and lighting.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and use basic stage operating systems, equipment, tools, and safety practices. (I)
2. Define stagecraft terminology and demonstrate the ability to use construction, paint, and rigging techniques in scenery and properties. (II)
3. Define lighting terminology and demonstrate applications of stage lighting mechanics. (III)
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. Theatre Plant
   A. Stage Systems
      1. Rigging
      2. Lighting
      3. Sound
   B. Shop
      1. Equipment
      2. Tools
   C. Safety Practices
II. Stagecraft
   A. Terminology
   B. Materials
   C. Shop Scheduling
   D. Scenery
      1. Construction
      2. Painting
      3. Rigging
   E. Properties
      1. Construction
      2. Painting
III. Lighting Mechanics
   A. Terminology
   B. Equipment
   C. Elements of Electricity
   D. Principles
      1. Color
      2. Focus
      3. Intensity
      4. Movement
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/31/1988

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