DRMA 210/290 Syllabus
Scene
Technology/Technical Practice
Tu/Th
11:30-1:40 and TBA
Winter 2012
Instructor: Jason Phillips Technical
Director: Scott Shaver
E-mail: Jason.phillips@bellevuecollege.edu E-mail: scott.shaver@bellevuecollege.edu
Phone: 425-564-2416 Phone: 425-564-2416
Office Location:
E120 Office Location: E120
Office
Hours: T, Th
10:30am Office Hours: TBA
Course Information
Course Outcomes
DRAMA 210
·
Identify the four types
of theatre space, and describe the stage systems found there, with emphasis on
the differences between them.
·
Identify the historic
practice and evolution of Stage Technologies
·
Understand the makeup of
a typical production team, and organization of the theatre shops, and be able
to lay out a production schedule following a design from the concept phase to
opening night.
·
Show proficiency in
reading and understanding the design and technical drawings for scenery and
properties.
·
Show a working knowledge
of the various types of scenery and demonstrate the basic techniques of
building scenery and properties using metal, wood, and plastic materials and
tools.
·
Show introductory
proficiency with scene shop tools used in carpentry, welding and painting.
·
Identify different
rigging techniques, and show knowledge of how they operate.
·
Discuss the application
of paint and texture to scenery, and how to achieve theatrical effect from
designer’s elevations.
DRAMA 290
- Work in one of the specialty areas of theatrical
production preparing for and/or presenting a production in the Theatre
Arts Department. This includes scenery construction, costume construction,
properties procurement, lighting design and execution, and sound design
and execution.
- Demonstrate proficiency in assigned tasks in the
above areas and work within parameters set by the production and
supervisors.
How Outcomes will be met
- Topics to
be examined in Drama 210:
This course will use a variety of learning modalities. The Instructor will supply the history and
theory of Western Scenic Practices as outlined below AND all theory will be
supplement by hands on experience guided by the technical director.
In close collaboration with the Technical Director the Instructor will
navigate students through the following elements:
Ÿ A brief but significant tour through the history
of stagecraft
Ÿ Surveying, examining and implementing the
Introductory Techniques and Mediums
of stagecraft: 1] carpentry, 2]welding, 3]painting, 4]rigging
Ÿ Learning the safe and effective use of tools,
standard and specialty.
Ÿ Identify and demonstrate types of Scenery
and Construction techniques
Ÿ 1]
standard or stock scenery, 2] dimensional scenery, 3] flown scenery
Ÿ 4]
prop/scenery two headed monsters
Ÿ Analyze and ensure proficiency in reading shop
schematic drawings:
Ÿ 1]
ground plans, 2] sections, 3] designer
elevations (detail drawings), 4]
technical drawings 5] isometric/pictorial drawings, 6] orthographic drawings, 7] paint elevations/grids
8]multi-discipline cutting lists.
Ÿ Put learned skill to use in support of Drama
Main Stage Production through concurrent enrollment in Drama 290.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1] You are required to
attend a performance of THE FOREIGNER
in the
The Carlson
Theatre March 7-10. No comps will be
issue for these
Performances.
2] For extra credit you
may attend a technical rehearsal of THE FOREIGNER and
with a brief one page reflection paper on
What you
observed.
Grading
4 Quizzes:
10% each (40% cumulative)
Class Participation / Attendance 20%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
20%
Final Exam Schedule
Your DRMA 210 Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, March 22, 11:30 --
1:20 in room E104
Books and Materials Required
There are no required texts for this course. All reading and lecture materials will be
made available through the DRMA 210 class portal via MYBC (see Important
Links below for further details).
You MUST use your BC email account to access this information. I recommend that all students purchase Backstage
Handbook, by Paul Carter; it is available at PNTA or from Amazon.
For those interested in further study or for continued reference:
Sceno-Graphic
Techniques, by W. Oren Parker
Theatrical Design and
Production, by J. Michael Gillette
Classroom Learning Atmosphere
Instructor’s Expectation
About the Class:
DRAMA 210 is an intensive lecture/lab
class which will concentrate on the physical space of theatre, scenery
construction and shop safety. It is not
important that you h*ve prior experience in
stagecraft; however, because we will be covering a great deal of information,
with each lesson being built on the previous one, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU
ATTEND EVERY CLASS AND LAB.
Unexcused or habitual absences will significantly lower your grade. I AM INFLEXIBLE ON THIS ISSUE.
Levity is essential in all classes and shops. This is an environment where students should fee free to speak openly.
The only stipulation is that you respect your classmates and tools at
all times. You will be paired with a LAB
partner; it is essential that you notify the instructor, technical director or
LAB partner IF YOU NEED TO BE ABSENT.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1] You are required to
attend a performance of THE FOREIGNER
in the
The Carlson
Theatre March 7-10. No comps will be
issue for these
Performances.
2] For extra credit you
may attend a technical rehearsal of THE FOREIGNER and
with a brief one page reflection paper on
What you
observed.
Cell
phones are to be turned off and put in your bag (never carried on your person)
during class.
It
is the expectation of the instructor that as college students you are prepared
to investigate and perform adult material.
This is the kind of material that you will find at the university and
semi-professional and professional level.
This material may challenge your politics, culture, beliefs and personal
comfort. Let it. At any time that you are uncomfortable in the
class or with the material, please see me immediately in class or in my office.
Affirmation of Inclusion
We value our different backgrounds at
Division Statements
At Bellevue College Drama Classes are housed
in the Theatre Arts Department within the Arts and Humanities Division.
Please look at the
following pages. You will find good
information about ways to succeed as a student in Arts and Humanities classes
at Bellevue College.
http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/AHGdlns-StdntGrwth.htm
http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.html
Information about
Bellevue Colleges copyright guidelines can be found at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/links/copyright.html
A good resource for Plagiarism is the Writing
Lab: http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab/Plagiarism.html
Student Code
“Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or
words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and
inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code
of Conduct at
Important Links
Bellevue College E-mail and access to MyBC
All students
registered for classes at
Your student network account can be used to access
your student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms, connect to the
BC wireless network and log in to MyBC. To
create your account, go to: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam.
BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and student success. Find current campus locations for all student labs by visiting the Computing Services website.
The
If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
The DRC office is located in B 132 or you can call our
reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf
students can reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at
425-564-4110. . .
Please visit our website for application information into our program
and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Public Safety
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Academic Calendar
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- College Calendar - http://bellevuecollege.edu/enrollment/calendar/holidays/0910.asp. This calendar gives you the year at a glance and includes college holidays, scheduled closures, quarter end and start dates, and final exam dates.
Course Calendar
WEEK 1:
January 3
Ÿ Class introduction: Outline / Lab / Production
hours / DRMA 290
Ÿ Historical Scenic Practices & Theatres /
Western Scenic Practices
Ÿ NO LAB
January 5
Ÿ
Types of Stages / Theatre
Hierarchy and Organization
Ÿ
NO LAB
WEEK 2:
January 10
Ÿ
Basic Types of Scenery:
flats, platforms, drops
Ÿ
The Scene Shop / Tools
Ÿ
Lumber & Metal / Cut
Lists
Ÿ
types and dimensioning of wood and steel
Ÿ
NO LAB
January 12
Ÿ
LAB: Tool Usage/ demonstration and examination of
materials
Ÿ
WEEK 3:
January 17
Ÿ
Quiz #1 (stagecraft and scenic practices / the scene shop / lumber,
metal & tools
Ÿ
Welding: Equipment and Practice/Preparing and Cutting
Steele
Ÿ
Welding: Preparing and
Cutting Steel
January 19
Ÿ
LAB: Welding Scenic Frames vs. Constructing Wooden
Frames
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 4:
January 24
Ÿ Design & Construction Documents
Ÿ Rendering
or Computer Generated Visual Presentation (Model)
Ÿ Ground
Plans/BEV/Sectional Drawing
Ÿ Designer
Elevations & Detail Drawings
Ÿ Paint
Elevations
Ÿ Technical Drawings
Ÿ Orthographic
Drawings (Rear Elevations)
Ÿ Isometric
Drawings
January 26
Ÿ LAB: FOREIGNER DRAWINGS: examination and discussion of building process
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 5:
January 31: No Class. Faculty
& Professional Development Day
No day or
evening classes
February 2:
Ÿ
Quiz #2 (welding / drawings)
Ÿ
LAB: Basic Construction Techniques (FOREIGNER DRAWINGS)
_________________________________________________________
WEEK 6:
February 6: Carlson Theatre
available for load in
February 7
Ÿ Construction Techniques: Framed/Profile Scenery/Doors and
Windows/Platforms
February 9
Ÿ LAB: Construction Projects
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 7:
NOTE: Any student going to ACTF in Fort Collins this
week will be given ample
Time to make up quiz and mid-term.
No new material will be presented this week.
February 14:
Ÿ Quiz #3 (Construction Techniques)
Ÿ Load-In Winter Production
February 16: MIDTERM EXAM (Instructor leaves one half hour early)
Ÿ
Continue Load-In
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 8:
February 21 (Instructor leaves one half hour early)
Ÿ
Rigging/ Hardware and
other specialty hardware
Ÿ
FEBRUARY 22
Ÿ
: SPECIAL EVENT -- FIELD TRIP TO SEATTLE
SHAKESPEARE COMPANY’S PRODUCTION OF PYGMALION AT INTIMAN THEATRE
February 23
Ÿ
Discussion: PYGMALION
Ÿ
LAB: rigging project
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 9:
February 28
Ÿ
Quiz #4: (Rigging)
Ÿ
Introduction to Scenic Painting
-- tools and supplies -- visual survey of scenic painting techniques
March 1: NO CLASS - COLLEGE ISSUES DAY -- NO DAY OR EVENING CLASS
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 10:
March 6
Ÿ
Scenic Painting: Soft scenery construction and preparation
Ÿ Scenic
Painting: Hard Scenery
March 8
Ÿ LAB: Scenic painting projects
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 11:
MARCH 11: STRIKE SET OF “THE
FOREIGNER”
March 13
Ÿ
Scenic Painting: texture
Ÿ
Visual survey of scenic
texture
Ÿ
NO LAB
March 15
LAB: Scenic Texture Projects
___________________________________________________________
WEEK 12:
March 20
Ÿ
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
MARCH 22: FINAL EXAM (Exam will cover scenic painting)