Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

20810235Stagecraft 1

Course Information

Description

An overview of the backstage elements involved in theatrical production. Provides basic knowledge in scenery, lighting, rigging, sound, properties, costumes, and stage management. Students have the opportunity to mix classroom with practical experience.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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