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Technical Theatre Portfolio Development
Course: THO269

First Term: 2023 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1.0 Credit(s)   1.0 Period(s)   1.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load


Description: The analysis and preparation of all elements of a Technical Theatre/Design Portfolio including the use of digital portfolios and application to specific disciplines. Practice with portfolio presentation and maintaining and updating portfolio materials.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Outline all components needed to construct a Design/Tech Theatre portfolio. (I, II)
2. Demonstrate proper formatting style for all documents contained in a digital portfolio. (I, IV)
3. Customize the major components of a portfolio using digital design software. (III)
4. Using a digital format, demonstrate the presentation of a well designed portfolio. (IV)
5. Construct a sound marketing strategy to integrate into the portfolio making process. (IV)
6. Demonstrate appropriate portfolio management skills. (V)
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. Tech Theatre Portfolios Types
   A. Designer
      1. Sets
      2. Costumes
      3. Lighting
      4. Sound
      5. Props
   B. Technical
      1. Carpentry
      2. Painting
      3. Stage Rigging
      4. Technical Director
   C. Events
      1. Theatre
      2. Musical
      3. Other
II. Portfolio Contents
   A. Samples
      1. Drafting
      2. Freehand drawings
   B. Photographs
      1. Production constructions
      2. Projects
      3. Rendering or model
   C. Lighting plots
   D. Sound design
   E. Other
III. Digital Portfolios
   A. Effectiveness
   B. Techniques
   C. Procedures
IV. Portfolio Presentation
   A. Foundations
   B. Visual content: page layout options
   C. Conversational pieces
   D. Sequences: visual continuity
   E. Post-interview maintenance
   F. Marketing strategies
V. Portfolio Update
   A. Goal setting
   B. Review
   C. Sample selection
   D. Self-assessment
   E. Job planning
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

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