THTR 241 Stagecraft (Fall 2003)
This is a five-unit course with a mandatory lab section.
The class meets in DT 113 M, W, F from 9:30 until 10:55
and also Fridays from 3:30 until 4:55.
The text for this course is: Technical Production and Design by J. Michael Gillette, fourth edition.
The instructor for this course is Professor Chris Eicher, M.F.A.
Office: Faculty Towers Rm. 302A
Phone: 664-2426
E-mail: ceicher@csub.edu
Web page: http://www.csub.edu/~ceicher/
My office hours are MWF—11:00-12:00
This course is an overview of the technical elements involved in scenic and lighting aspects of play production. Different stage configurations and machinery is covered as well as safety issues. Upon completion of this course, one should understand the basic tools and materials used for scenic construction, understand basic techniques of construction, be aware of the structure and hierarchy of a scene shop, and be able to read and understand technical drawings. Additionally, one should know the difference between types of lighting instruments, the proper way to hang them and comprehend the fundamentals of electricity.
If you have a qualifying disability, you must contact the Office of Disability Services in SA 140 (x3360) to receive the assistance for which you are eligible.
Attendance is required and roll will be taken. Points will be accrued at the rate of 3 per day. Roll will be taken within the first ten minutes of class. Tardiness of more than ten minutes will be considered an absence and no points will be awarded for that day. Please note that absence from class does not change the due date for or the responsibility of competing assignments.
The Academic Integrity policy is on page 59 of the old catalogue and 57 of the new one.
All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date specified. Late work is automatically subjected to a 10% penalty and excessively late work may be, at the professor’s discretion, given a zero. Exams will not be rescheduled without appropriate supporting paperwork, (such as medical records showing serious illness or hospitalization). This syllabus is subject to change. There is a separate syllabus for the lab portion of this course. Additional drafting supplies are required.
The use of cell phones is strictly prohibited during class time. Turn your phone OFF before class begins!
Additional supplies required for this course are:
30/60/90 triangle, 45/45/90 triangle, Architects scale rule, Drafting Pencils, several large sheets (size D) of paper or velum. This will be discussed further in class.
There is a total of 1,000 points possible, 500 points in the lab and 500 in the classroom. Grades will be weighted as follows:
Attendance @ 3 points per day 100
Mid-term Exam 100
Final Exam 100
Drawings (4 @ 25 points each) 100
Project 9; 9; 9; 50
Quizzes (5@ ten points each) 9; 9; 9; 50
Total 500
Grade Scale (combined with lab grade):
A 930-1,000
A- 900-929
B+ 870-899
B 830-869
B- 800-829
C+ 770-799
C 730-769
C- 700-729
D+ 670-699
D 630-669
D- 600-629
F 0-599
TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
Date Subject Assignment
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Introduction
Friday, Sept. 12 Tools 127-153
Monday, Sept. 15 Tools
Wednesday, Sept. 17 Materials 154-161 and 169-189
Friday, Sept. 19 Materials
Monday, Sept. 22 Stages and Equipment 45-67
Wednesday, Sept. 24 Fly systems meet on stage
Friday, Sept. 26 Lighting 340-352
Monday, Sept. 29 Lighting
Wednesday, Oct. 1 Electrical Theory 321-328
Friday, Oct. 3 Power Formula 328-332
Monday, Oct. 6 2D Scenery 203-218
Wednesday, Oct. 8 3D Scenery 218-238
Friday, Oct. 10 Review Project Due
Monday, Oct. 13 Mid-term Exam
Wednesday, Oct. 15 Mechanical Drawing 490-511
Friday, Oct. 17 Measure Stage
Monday, Oct. 20 Work on Plate 1 in class
Wednesday, Oct. 22 Work on Plate 2 in class Plate 1 Due
Friday, Oct. 24 Metals 161-168 and 197-202
Monday, Oct. 27 Work on Plate 3 in class Plate 2 Due
Wednesday, Oct. 29 TBA
Friday, Oct. 30 Woodworking 190-197
(Thursday, Oct. 28—Agnes of God—Opens)
Monday, Nov. 3 Work on Plate 4 in class Plate 3 Due
Wednesday, Nov. 5 Paint 239-267
Friday, Nov. 7 Paint Plate 4 Due
Monday, Nov. 10 Paint
Wednesday, Nov. 12 Sound 453-459 and 461-489
Friday, Nov. 14 Sound
Monday, Nov. 17 Review for Final Exam
Friday, Nov. 21 FINAL EXAM 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.