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Course: THO251 First Term: 2023 Fall
Final Term: Current
Final Term: 9999
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Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
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Subject Type: OccupationalLoad Formula: T - Lab Load |
MCCCD Official Course Competencies | |||
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1. Discuss the history of safety within theatre and film. (I)
2. Identify national safety organizations and production practices in theatre and film. (II) 3. Identify the responsibilities of theatre personnel as it relates to safety reporting practices in theatre and film. (III) 4. Demonstrate the proper safety procedures used in a performance space. (IV) 5. Demonstrate the proper safety procedures used in a scene shop and scenic art area. (V) 6. Demonstrate the proper safety procedures used in an electric shop and performance lighting area. (VI) 7. Evaluate various safety scenarios commonly found within the theatre production industry. (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 safety within theatre and film
A. Theatre and film studio disasters of the pre-2000 B. Theatre and film studio disasters post-2000 II. National safety organizations and production practices in theatre and film A. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) D. Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) E. Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) F. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) 1. United Scenic Artist Health 2. Safety resource library G. Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) H. Globally Harmonized System (GHS) I. Other organizations and references III. Theatre personnel and reporting practices in theatre and film A. Theatre staffing structures B. Reporting practices IV. Safety procedures in the performance space A. Stage deck 1. Stage deck 2. Traps and pits 3. Ladders and lifts B. Loading and unloading of trucks into a venue C. Rigging 1. Overhead 2. Specialty and atypical applications D. Automation and moving scenery 1. Overhead 2. Specialty and atypical applications E. Audience 1. House space and audience movement 2. Atmospheric effects, fog, smoke and haze 3. Other potential audience hazards i.e. strobe, loud noises 4. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) F. Fire Safety 1. Fire triangle 2. Identification 3. Fire extinguishers 4. When to fight V. Safety procedures in the scene shop and scenic art area A. Wood construction 1. Potential hazards 2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3. Proper clothing 4. Power tools B. Welding and metal construction 1. Potential hazards 2. Electrical welding safety 3. Specialty and atypical applications C. Plastics and styrofoam 1. Potential hazards 2. Handling, shaping 3. Attachment D. Scenic art area 1. Types of paint, stain and dye 2. Storage and disposal 3. Application precautions E. Chemicals used in theater 1. Types of chemicals and use 2. Storage and disposal 3. Application precautions VI. Safety procedures in the electric shop and performance lighting area A. Electric area 1. Lighting 2. Audio 3. Pyrotechnic 4. Projection 5. Media B. Safety procedures 1. Electrical hazards a. Electrocution b. Arc flash blast 2. Personal safety equipment 3. Clothing 4. Work areas C. Cable types 1. Building 2. Running 3. Storage D. Equipment maintenance 1. Lighting instruments 2. Audio equipment 3. Projection and media equipment 4. Pyrotechnic VII. Safety scenario analysis A. Production shop B. Performance spaces C. External influences 1. Hazards 2. Weather 3. Active shooter 4. Police actions 5. Other | |||
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023 |