Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	12/08/2021
Top Code	100600 - Technical Theater
Units	2 Total Units
Hours	108 Total Hours (Lab Hours 108)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

A laboratory course for the creation of scenic elements. Includes concepts of design, painting techniques, set construction, set movement, prop construction, backstage organization. Level 2 students will work on OCC stage productions on intermediate skill-level technical tasks including scenery building and painting, and prop building and backstage crew assignments. ADVISORY: THEA A110. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Work independently or with others to complete one or more intermediate skill-level tasks in the scene shop or backstage during performances. Tasks will vary by the student's area of specialization, but will be completed on time and will meet the project/assignment specifications.

Course Objectives

• 1. Utilize backstage and shop terminology, tools, materials and techniques.
• 2. Organize and complete an intermediate skill level project in set building, props, or in scenic painting, including reading plans, selecting materials, selecting tools, and working safely.
• 3. Work collaboratively with designers, technicians, and other theatre personnel backstage safely, utilizing correct backstage procedures.
• 4. Classify different types of theatres and possibilities for staging.
• 5. Develop capability to solve unfamiliar problems often encountered in theatre productions.
• 6. Work as a crew leader on a project or production.
• 7. Demonstrate rigging and safety techniques

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Lecture Content

See lab content

Lab Content

Protocol and safety in the scene shop and backstage. Introduction to specialized tools and techniques. Intermediate skill level prop construction, scenic construction and/or scene painting. Reading and interpretation of intermediate skill level technical drawings. Simple project planning--choosing and sourcing tools, materials and supplies in the scene shop.  Work backstage as a crew member or crew leader during a theatre production. Intermediate level rigging

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lab (04)

Instructional Techniques

Classroom demonstration, hands-on practical work

Reading Assignments

Tool safety guidelines, project assignment handouts, MSDSs (Material Safety Data Sheets), blueprints and project information sheets.

Writing Assignments

Project planning sheets.

Out-of-class Assignments

n/a

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

successfully collaborating with others to produce stage plays

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of critical thinking and skills by planning and completing intermediate-level technical projects Students must demonstrate safe and proper use of power tools

Other Resources

1. Instructor handouts.