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Examine safety and good work habits
Assessment Strategies
through written evaluation
Criteria
you explore safety rules
you explore organizing the work area
you explore planning for efficient use of materials
you analyze needs for appropriate tools, equipment and supplies
you examine storage needs for work-in-progress
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Construct a staged production
Assessment Strategies
by developing a pre-build analysis of the assigned scene design
by constructing the assigned scenery
Criteria
analysis includes an identification of the significant historical features of the design
analysis includes an identification of concepts employed in the design
you identify the significant characteristics of stagecraft found in the constructed set design
you select the correct tools, instruments, and supplies
you wear personal protective equipment
you follow safety procedures
you protect tools, equipment and supplies
you protect the work in progress
you maintain a clean and organized work area
you demonstrate conservative use of supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
assigned scenery is constructed of appropriate materials
assigned scenery is constructed to appropriate specifications
assigned scenery fits the scene design
assigned scenery is dismantled post production
you perform 30 hours of work outside of regular class time
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Prepare a lighting workshop demonstration
Assessment Strategies
by completing a lighting exercise
Criteria
you select the correct tools, instruments, and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you employ proper use of lighting instruments, cable, and control
you wear personal protective equipment
you follow safety procedures
you protect tools, equipment and supplies
you protect the work in progress
you maintain a clean and organized work area
you demonstrate conservative use of supplies
lighting is appropriate for staged scene
lighting is circuited
lighting is cued
lighting includes appropriate color
lighting is struck upon completion of exercise
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Produce a sound workshop presentation
Assessment Strategies
by completing a sound exercise
Criteria
you select the correct tools, instruments, and supplies
you perform all critical steps in the right order
you employ proper use of pick up, control, and reproducer
you wear personal protective equipment
you follow safety procedures
you protect tools, equipment and supplies
you protect the work in progress
you maintain a clean and organized work area
you demonstrate conservative use of supplies
sound is appropriate for staged scene
sound is circuited
sound is cued
sound includes appropriate level
sound is struck upon completion of exercise
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Explore the rigging options offered to stage hands
Assessment Strategies
by contrasting a counterweight system with a rope-line rigging system through class discussion
by completing a prepared diagram of rigging system components
Criteria
your comparison is based on important features or attributes of the counterweight and rope-line rigging systems
comparison includes the similarities between the counterweight and rope-line rigging systems
comparison includes the differences between the counterweight and rope-line rigging systems
comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison
diagram depicts all of the rigging system components in the process
diagram shows the relationship of one step to another step
diagram is neat and well organized
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Create a properties list for a one act play production
Assessment Strategies
by submitting a properties list for the assigned one act play
Criteria
list includes all of the significant items to classify
list is categorized using beat placement
list is correctly sorted into the categories
list is organized and formatted using graphics or headers
list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Compare costume design needs with the needs for scene design
Assessment Strategies
through class discussion, identifying the design concepts found in a costume rendering that also exist in scene design
Criteria
you enter into class discussions about design concepts
you offer questions or comments during class about design concepts
your comparison includes logical conclusions drawn from the comparison of costume and scene design elements
your comparison is based on important features or attributes of design concepts
your comparison includes the similarities between the items of design concepts
your comparison includes the differences between the items
you attend class regularly
you arrive for class on time
you listen attentively during class
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Explore the roles and leadership positions necessary for successful stage production
Assessment Strategies
by identifying the jobs inherent to a successful stage production
by creating a chart of the relationships of stage workers and leaders to each other
Criteria
you enter into class discussions about stage production
you offer questions or comments during class about stage production
you attend class regularly
you arrive for class on time
you listen attentively during class
you define the jobs commonly associated with a stage production
chart depicts all of the items in the production process
chart shows the relationship of one step to another
chart includes a definition of each role
chart shapes are used correctly
chart is neat and well organized
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Create a make up plot
Assessment Strategies
by creating a black and white make up plot of your own face through the use of digital imagery
Criteria
the make up plot contains a digital, black and white photograph of your face
the make up plot includes three pictures of faces collected from outside sources are attached to the digital, black and white photograph of your face
the make up plot includes instructor-selected facial features to be applied to your face
the make up plot contains the accurate line structure of instructor-selected facial alterations
the make up plot details shadow technique appropriate to line structure
the make up plot details highlight technique appropriate to line structure
the make up plot displays proper blending technique
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Analyze a staged production
Assessment Strategies
by writing an essay that is a critique of the staged production you helped to build
Criteria
critique includes an analysis of a minimum of two main points of the staged production experience, one of which is spectacle
critique includes an explanation of your personal opinion of the staged production experience
critique includes both positive and negative comments of the staged production experience
critique includes relevant facts and research to support personal opinion of the staged production experience
critique is well organized, including an introduction, body, and conclusion
critique is clear and concise
critique evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Prepare a scene painting workshop demonstration
Assessment Strategies
by painting a flat using specific scene painting techniques
Criteria
you prepare paint and supplies
you base coat a flat using the crosshatching technique
you stipple a flat
you rag roll a flat
you drybrush a woodgrain effect
you spatter a flat
you scumble a flat
you follow all safety procedures
you protect tools, equipment and supplies
you protect the work in progress
you maintain a clean and organized work area
you demonstrate conservative use of supplies