20810236Stagecraft 2
Course Information
Description
Develops the skills introduced in Stagecraft 1 and explores the design aspects of scenery, lighting, sound, and costumes for the stage. Students are encouraged to develop interest in theory, design execution, and portfolio preparation.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Analyze three staged productions
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing a critique of the staged production you intend to design
    by writing a critique of the staged production mounted by the school
    by writing a critique of a staged production mounted by a community or professional theatre
    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

  2. Create a scene design for a one act play
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing a scene design which includes multiple views of the scenery
    Criteria
    scene design includes an analysis of the play
    scene design includes a floor plan drawn to 1/4":1' scale
    scene design includes an identification the style of staging
    scene design includes a demonstration of the use of color, value, and light
    scene design includes a display any necessary movement patterns or moving scenery
    scene design includes the use of line appropriate to the artistic choice
    scene design includes a demonstration of the use of texture in the design

  3. Construct working drawings for the scene design of a one act play
    Assessment Strategies
    by producing working drawings
    Criteria
    working drawings include the proper use of scale
    working drawings include a legend into the drawings
    working drawings are readable
    working drawings include a supply list
    working drawings include a cut list

  4. Create a light plot for a one act play
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a lighting exercise
    by completing a lighting design
    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 cue and save the selected show
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you run the show
    you strike the show
    lighting design includes proper scale
    lighting design includes instrument designation
    lighting design includes includes instrument placement
    lighting design includes circuit identification
    lighting design includes color designation

  5. Produce a sound plot for a one act play
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a sound exercise
    by generating a sound plot
    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 secure all necessary sound effects
    you record all required sound cues
    you display all sound cues
    you strike all sound equipment
    sound plot includes script cue points
    sound plot includes cue number
    sound plot includes source of sound effect

  6. Prepare a rigging workshop demonstration
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a rigging demonstration
    Criteria
    safety and good work habits are employed
    you secure the necessary materials for rigging
    you use the counterweight system properly
    you rig a piece of scenery
    you fly a piece of scenery

  7. 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
    you create a source list with a plan for securing necessary properties
    list evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  8. Produce a costume design for a one act play
    Assessment Strategies
    by creating a costume rendering
    Criteria
    costume rendering includes a sense of play analysis
    costume rendering includes the appropriate dimension
    costume rendering includes a sense of light, color, and value
    costume rendering includes an accounting for movement
    costume rendering includes a defense of your choice of texture

  9. Compare and contrast work expectations of the theatre management team
    Assessment Strategies
    by writing journal entries while listening to guest speakers
    Criteria
    journal includes the name of the speaker
    journal includes the definition of the job role of the speaker
    journal includes a summary of the speaker's experience
    journal includes a personal reflection of the speaker's experience

  10. Prepare a prompt book
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing a prompt book
    Criteria
    prompt book includes all necessary supplies
    prompt book includes all sound cues
    prompt book includes the text of the play
    prompt book includes all lighting cues
    prompt book includes all scene change cues
    prompt book is readable

  11. Create a personal experiential portfolio
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing a personal portfolio in PowerPoint
    Criteria
    portfolio contains a personal concept paper
    portfolio includes a scaled floor plan
    portfolio contains a color rendering
    portfolio includes details of necessary working drawings
    portfolio includes costume renderings
    portfolio contains a properties list
    portfolio includes a completed prompt book