THET 135 Stagecraft

This course will allow students to gain knowledge in the main disciplines of theatre, including scenery, lighting and projection, costume and makeup, sound, stage management, and properties. Safe operation of power tools and back stage machinery, lighting equipment, and audio equipment are also covered.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify and select the appropriate tools, equipment, and materials to create theatrical productions.
2. Demonstrate the effective understanding and use of theatre technology tools, equipment, and materials.
3. Demonstrate clear communication and collaboration using theatre technology skills while preparing and constructing scenery.
4. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in technology with all aspects of theatre.
5. Engage and facilitate the process for creating theatrical productions by demonstrating an understanding of theatre technology, and selecting and utilizing appropriate tools and materials.
6. Demonstrate safety in using theatre technology through understanding of safety guidelines and procedures for theatre technology and materials.

Course Objectives

1. Identify and select the appropriate tools, equipment, and materials to create theatrical productions.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Practical assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric

   Technological Literacy

   • TL1
2. Demonstrate the effective understanding and use of theatre technology tools, equipment, and materials.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Practical assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric

   Technological Literacy

   • TL2
3. Demonstrate clear communication and collaboration using theatre technology skills while preparing and constructing scenery.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Practical assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric

   Technological Literacy

   • TL3
4. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in technology with all aspects of theatre.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Engage and facilitate the process for creating theatrical productions by demonstrating an understanding of theatre technology, and selecting and utilizing appropriate tools and materials.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Demonstrate safety in using theatre technology through understanding of safety guidelines and procedures for theatre technology and materials.

   This objective is a course Goal Only