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DRAMA 1330 STAGECRAFT I SYLLABUS
Department of Theatre and Speech Communication Rev. 11/05
San Antonio College 1300 San Pedro San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299
Stagecraft 1 (DRAM 1330)
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: R. Watson
Office: MCFA 124C Phone: (210) 785-6098 FAX: (210) 785-6484
Email: rwatson@accd.edu
Dept. Website: www.accd.edu/sac/theatre/default.htm
I. Catalogue Description: This course is a course in basic technical theatre practice, using materials and principles of stagecraft, scene painting, and properties. Participation in technical crews of the college theatre productions is required.
II. Pre-requisites, co-requisites and other requirements: None
III. Text: Theatrical Design and Production (5th Edition) by J. Michael Gillette
IV. Instruction will consist of: lectures, class discussions, class demonstrations and practical application of all basic stagecraft techniques.
V. Course Content: Unit 1: Stage Scenery
Unit 2: Scene Painting
Unit 3: Stage Properties
Unit 4: Drafting for the Theatre
VI. Learning Outcomes:
A. Learning Outcome 1: The student will be able to execute the construction of scenery for a theatrical production.
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to identify basic hand tools, power tools, hardware, and materials used for theatrical scenery construction on a written exam.
- The student will be able to demonstrate the safe and proper use of hand and power tools on a laboratory practicum.
- The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of and competency in building standard scenic units on a laboratory practicum.
B. Learning Outcome 2: The student will be able to execute standard scene painting techniques.
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to identify types of paint and tools used for scene painting on a written exam.
- The student will be able to demonstrate competency in standard scene painting techniques on a unit project.
C. Learning Outcome 3: The student will be able to execute properties for a theatrical production..
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to identify the different types of properties and methods of acquisition on a written exam.
- The student will be able to develop a props list on a unit project.
- The student will be able to research, design, and construct an instructor-approved stage property on a unit project.
D. Learning Outcome 4: The student will be able to read and generate technical drawings for the theatre.
Performance Objectives / Methods of Measurement:
- The student will be able to demonstrate basic drafting techniques on a unit project.
- The student will be able to generate a groundplan view of a selected scene design on a unit project.
- The student will be able to generate an elevation view of a piece of scenery on a unit project.
VII. Course Requirements and Grade Computation:
A. College Requirements:
- A written comprehensive final examination, not to exceed three hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean. Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
- A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end or the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty Handbook – January, 1995)
B. Departmental Requirement:
- A student in any theatre course is required to complete AT LEAST fifteen (15) laboratory hours outside of scheduled class time engaged in departmental production activities.
C. Instructor Requirements:
- All students are expected to fully participate in all class discussions and activities. Any behavior that is disruptive to instruction or general classroom decorum will not be tolerated.
- Being late to class or leaving early is both considered a form of absenteeism. If a student comes to class 15 minutes after it has begun or leaves 15 minutes before class is over, it is recorded as an absence. If a student comes to class 1-14 minutes after it has begun or leaves 1-14 minutes before class is over, it is recorded as a partial absence. Two partial absences will be equivalent to one official absence. (See College Attendance Policies below)
D. Grade Breakdown:
- The grade for this course will be determined as follows:
- Exam #1 10%
- Scenic Construction Practicum 10%
- Exam #2 10%
- Scene Painting Project 10%
- Props Project 15%
- Drafting Project 10%
- Lab Hours 15%
- Final Exam 20%
VIII. College Policies:
A. San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs or services.
B. Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or lab. Minors under the age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. (College Academic Council – April, 1998)
C. ADA Statement: As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D. A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event of a building evacuation, notify DisABILITY Support Services, Chance Academic Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
F. Students are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g. pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. (College Academic Council – January, 2000)
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed. Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The instructor establishes a policy with regard to each. (see Instructor Requirements above) Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester class may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W” (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H. San Antonio College is a smoke free campus.
I. ACCD DPS Emergency Phone Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin.