Theatre 110 Stagecraft

Theatre 110: Stagecraft

Spring Semester 2001

3 Credit Hours

Section: 42661, Meets 12:30 - 1:45pm TR, Campbell 325

Instructor: Keith W. Johnson, Campbell 204, phone: 622-1321

email: keith.johnson@eku.edu

Office/Shop Hours: Mon, Tues., Wed., Fri., 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Text:: THEATRICAL DESIGN & PRODUCTION, 4th Ed., by J.Michael Gillette

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To create an understanding of the workings of the backstage area in the art of theatre.
To teach the art of technical theatre as far as the use of tools, painting , and workings of the theatre shop.
To install a basic appreciation and comprehension of the design and technical aspects of the theatre.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Failure is mandatory for students who are absent from class more than 10% of the regularly scheduled class meetings, (10% = 4 class meetings). If you have a major illness or complication which causes you to miss more than four times, don't just quit coming to class. Please contact me personally so we can try to work out the problem.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

You will be responsible for reding all assignments in the textbook.
You will have several assignments to complete on your own time: An exercise figuring board feet; An exercise building a flat; and one written critique of each of the two productions produced by the EKU Speech Communication and Theatre Arts Department
You are required to see the two departmental productions this semester. You may sign up to usher for any night of the production and attend that night free of charge.

South Pacific Feb.21 thru Feb.24 Gifford Theatre 8:00 pm

The Cripple of Inishmaan April 18 thru April 21 Gifford Theatre 8:00 pm

There will be approximately 5 exams spread throughout the semester. Make-up exams will be given during class on the second class period after the original date of the exam. One letter grade will be taken off you score without a written excuse attached to the make-up exam.
Attendance will be taken every day. There will be days when points will be given if you are present and on time. These will total about 100 points for the term and will be averaged as an exam. These points will count as an exam and cannot be made up.
There will be NO SMOKING in class or lab. Food and drinks are prohibited in class.

LAB REQUIREMENTS

Each of you will be required to work in the shop 30 hours outside of class. This time whould be evenly divided between eachof the two shows, (14-16 hours on each show). Be sure to clock in on your time card, if you do not clock in or out you forfeit your time on that day! When working in the shop, always be sure to wear eye and ear protection. Shoes must be worn at all times. The shop is a workplace, dress accordingly.
SHOP HOURS: T-W-R-F 2:30pm - 4:30pm

GRADING BREAKDOWN

The points acquired on teh exams and other assignments will be totaled and broken down on a 10% scale. Your lab grade will be based on your attitude during lab hours, your attitude towards the projects assigned you, your completion of the projects, and completion of all 30 lab hours. Your final grade will be based on 60% class grade and 40% lab grade.

90% - 100% A
80% - 89.9% B
70% - 79.9% C
60% - 69.9% D

^{THE 110}

CLASS SYLLABUS

WEEK 1 & 2 *	The Stage Read: Ch. 4: The Stage and Its Equipment The Scene Shop ** EXAM I **
WEEK 3 & 4 *	Tools Read: Ch. 8: Tools and Materials "Hand Tools" thru "Power Tools" -- pp. 133-160 * ** EXAM II **
*WEEKS 5, 6, 7, & 8** *	Materials Read: Ch. 8: Tools and Materials "Wood" thru "Safety Equipment" -- pp. 160-192 * ** EXAM III **
WEEKS 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13* *	Construction Read: Ch. 8: Scenic Production Techniques * ** EXAM IV **
WEEKS 14, 15, & 16 *	Drafting and Basic Electricity Read: Ch. 20: Mechanical Drafting Ch. 13: Electrical Theory and Practice

FINAL: EXAM V Tuesday, May 1 1:00pm!!!!!!!!!

NOTE:

If there is any student in this class who is in need of academic accommodations and who is registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities, please make an individual appointment with the course instructor to discuss accommodations. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms. If any student who is not registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities has need of academic accommodations, please contact the Office directly either in person on the first floor of the Turley House or by telephone at 622-1500.
I reserve the right to make any changes to the syllabus.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Failure is mandatory for students who are absent from more than 10% of the regularly scheduled class meetings. (Note: If 10% of regularly scheduled class meetings results in a fraction, the number of absences allowed before mandatory failure shall be the next highest whole number.)

> The 10% absences are provided in case they are needed for emergencies or for participation in university-sponsored activities. Emergencies are defined as circumstances beyond the student’s control, such as personal illness or critical illness or death in the immediate family. The 10% absences are NOT free "skips." Students who use the absences for skips and then do not have them available to cover emergencies should not expect to be allowed to go over the 10% limit.

> Students who present the instructor with adequate and/or documented reasons for their absences will be allowed to make up missed work, if feasible. However, the presentation of an excuse does not mean that the absence did not occur or "does not count."

> Students who miss class are still responsible for in-class work, assignments on the syllabus, and suddenly announced homework.

> Students are responsible for initiating makeup work.

> Students who must be absent should notify the instructor in advance whenever possible.

> Students who arrive late for class will be counted as 1/2 absent; students who leave class before it is dismissed will be counted as absent for the entire period.

Research shows that the more students miss class, the greater their chances of failing. Students who cut simply because the class is "too early," "too boring," and/or "too inconvenient" rarely pass.