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| Course: THP213 First Term: 2020 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Lab (zero credit) 0.0
Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s)
2.0 Load
Subject Type: AcademicLoad Formula: T - Lab Load |
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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| 1. Employ safe practices in a variety of Theatre Spaces. (I)
2. Explain theatre staff roles and the production hierarchy. (II) 3. Describe physical staging methods and scenery types. (III) 4. Apply appropriate construction methods and materials for the construction of scenery and properties. (IV) 5. Utilize drafting techniques to interpret theatrical designs. (V) 6. Demonstrate use of safety procedures in the handling of scenic elements. (VI) 7. Use tools to create basic scenic paint treatments. (VII) 8. Apply basic theories of elementary electricity. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate proper use of lighting instruments according to their purpose, effects, and maintenance requirements. (VIII) | |||
| 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 | |||
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I. Theatre spaces and safety
A. Architecture stage basic types B. Production shops C. Safety practices II. Theatre staff roles and hierarchy A. Technical director B. Shop leads C. Crew types III. Physical staging methods scenery types A. 2- Dimensional 1. Soft Goods 2. Painted 3. Printed 4. Projected B. 3- Dimensional 1. Flats broadway and hollywood 2. Platforms and Rakes 3. Stairs and ramps 4. Turntables and wagons C. Automation IV. Construction methods A. Construction materials 1. Lumber and sheet goods 2. Metal 3. Specialty use a. Styrofoam b. Scenic fabric B. Styles of construction 1. On Face 2. On Edge 3. Rake, platforms and support methods 4. Stair and ramps 5. Specialty use a. Doors b. Windows V. Drafting and comprehension A. Reading Documents 1. Ground plan 2. Section 3. Elevation 4. Light plot 5. USITT Drafting standards B. Using a scale rule 1. Scaled objects 2. Annotated notes C. Produce drawings 1. Orthographic projection 2. Rear elevation VI. Safety procedures for scenic element handling A. Flown scenery 1. Counterweight system a. Types of systems 1) Single purchase 2) Double purchase b. Hemp house c. Ropes and knots 2. Automated systems 3. Operating and warning calls a. Fly operations b. Loading B. Soft goods and curtain types 1. Standard types a. Teaser b. Tormentor c. Legs d. Border e. Cyclorama f. Traveler g. Scrim 2. Specialty types a. Austrian b. Venetian c. Tableau d. Kabuki e. Painted drops f. Oleo g. Scroll C. Handling and storage 1. Moving 2. Folding 3. Fire and safety D. Stock scenery 1. Standard stock units a. Flats 1) Broadway (soft covered) 2) Hollywood (hard covered) b. Platforms c. Stairs 2. Moving techniques a. Lifting, footing, floating b. Loading in and striking VII. Scenic paint treatments and tools A. Brushes and Tools 1. Identify types 2. Care and maintenance B. Paint, dye and bronzing powders 1. Properties 2. Safe handling and use C. Textures 1. Marble 2. Woodgrain VIII. Stage lighting A. Electricity 1. Principles of electricity 2. Power formula 3 . Circuit types B. Lighting instruments 1. LED 2. Conventional 3. Beam and Field C. Hand cable focus 1. Safety practices 2. Application D. Control methods | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2019 | |||