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Technical Theatre I Course Description Technical theatre or stagecraft is the technical aspect of theatre, video and music production. It can set the mood and spirit of performance art. It includes constructing scenery, hanging and focusing lighting, mixing of sound, stage management, costumes, makeup and building and procurement of props and set dressing. This course provides instruction and experience in technical theatre. It is an introduction to scenery, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup design for the theatre through lecture, readings and practical experience through working on the theatre production for the semester. Course Objectives A student successfully completing this course will be able to… Think about theatre in terms of design. Understand the basic systems in a theatre. Learn to operate the systems in the theatre. Be able to analyze and create functional design for the theatre. Be able to respond critically and to appreciate various theatrical performance designs. Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scenic Design and Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costumes and Makeup, Seventh Edition by J. Michael Gillette Technical Theatre II (prerequisite Technical Theatre I) Course Description Technical Theatre II is designed for advanced students to do practical work in theatre. In this class students will work together to produce all shows that are put on in the Tacoma School of the Arts theatre, including SOTA theatre production, the SOTA dance performance, musical productions, and (possibly) SOTA information nights. They will work on stage, operate the light and sound boards, operate video, and do anything else to meet the specific needs of a show. This advanced course will continue previous concepts and develop each student as an artist dealing with the dynamic process of lighting design and execution for a wide variety of live productions. Students will learn to draw a light plot, program a light board and work with artists to determine lighting needs. Students will work with educational resources to understand lighting design and then begin hands on work with theatre lighting equipment including lighting instruments and the light board. Students will be expected to work outside of class for at least one show. This class works to prepare the theatre for usage by multiple groups including SOTA performances, local dance company shows and various other community groups. Students will gain hands on experience working in the theatre; hanging and focusing lights, setting up sound systems, sweeping, mopping, setting up for shows, watching professional load in and working at least one school and shadowing one professional show. Students should be prepared to work everyday. Course Objectives A student successfully completing this course will be able to . . . Work collaboratively on a team. Understand all systems within a theatre. Understand the protocol of working in a theatre. Prepare for joining IATSE local 15. Run a show at SOTA. Shadow on a show at the Broadway Center Pantages Theatre, Theatre on the Square or the Rialto Theatre Technical Theatre III Course Description Technical Theatre III will explore lighting and scenic design and Vectorworks with advanced students. Students will explore the field of lighting and scenic design. Students will work with Vectorworks to create a light plot and paperwork for the lighting designer and master electrician and to create drawings for scenic design. Course Objectives A student successfully completing this course will be able to… Think about lighting for the theatre in terms of design. Understand the basic systems in theatre lighting. Learn to operate the lighting systems in the theatre. Be able to analyze and create functional lighting design for the theatre. Be able to use Vectorworks as a tool in creating lighting and scenic design. Identify lighting instruments for the theater Hang and focus a lighting instrument Install and focus a template Write cues on an ETC Express Light Board Operate an ETC Express Light Board Understand color mixing in light with color media Cut, label and install color media Read a light plot (beginning) Create a light plot (advanced) Wire a lamp Theatre Safety Technical Theatre IV (by permission only) Course Description Technical Theatre IV will work to execute a design for SOTA’s play and dance performances. Students will work independently and with the instructor to create and execute a design with a collaborative effort including sound, lighting, costume, makeup, hair, props and scenic design. Course Objectives A student successfully completing this course will be able to . . . Work collaboratively with a team to create an effective design for a show. Participate in production meetings. Run production meetings. Be able to analyze and create functional design for the theatre. Be able to execute their design for theatre. Work effectively on a show. Introduction to Theatre Course Description In this introductory course, we will bring life to the stage through creating believable illusions. Students will gain performance skills through the exploration of improvisation, scene work, speech, and acting technique. We will discuss genres of theatre, specific works and playwrights, types and history of theatre. Students will read a play, watch a play, write a play and perform in a play (for the class only). Course Objectives A student completing this course will be able to … Read a play out loud in class. Perform a monologue. Act in a scene. Write and perform an informative and persuasive speech. Write a 5-act play. Analyze perspectives, articulate evidence, and evaluate drama processes. Historical and Social Issues through Theatre Course Description This course is a study of how theatre can be an agent for social change. We will be exploring the work of different playwrights and how they used their craft to affect social change in their own era. Course Objectives A student completing this course will be able to … Read a play out loud in class. Write a critical analysis of a play. Participate effectively in class seminars and discussions. To analyze perspectives, articulate evidence, and evaluate drama processes and theatre experiences. This class will teach students to respond and critique: to analyze the connection between drama and/or theatre and contemporary and historical social issues. Students will learn how to critique a play that uses a specific genre of theatre associated with various artists, cultures, and/or a historical period. Theatre Production (audition only) Course Description This course is for advanced students who will work together to produce a play or performance. Students who audition must have demonstrated a commitment to theatre production in previous classes. Students must be responsible, collaborative and have a willingness to put in extra hours for the benefit of the production. Course Objectives A student completing this course will be able to … . Write a critical analysis of a play. Work collaboratively as an ensemble. Understand the process of creating a performance. Actor’s Studio Course Description Course Objectives