CSUB THEATRE PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION TO THE TECHNICAL THEATRE AND DESIGN THTR 251

Instructor: Professor Chris Eicher, MFA
Office: Faculty Towers Rm. 302A
Phone: 664-2426
E-Mail: ceicher@csub.edu

THTR 251: Introduction to Technical Theatre and Design
This class is an introduction to the elements of theatrical design, scenic painting and scenic construction and lighting. This is a hands-on class. Upon completion of this course, one should be familiar with the basic procedure in creation of a design, and be able to create an aesthetic representation of a theatrical design on paper. Drawing and rendering will be covered. This is a five-unit course with a mandatory lab section. Safety procedures will be stressed.

Specific Goals:
1. To provide the student with an appreciation and awareness of the design and implementation process of theatre.
2. To provide the student with criteria which to make value judgments relating design and technical production.
3. To provide the student with a basic dramatic vocabulary in order to discuss the design process.
4. To expose the student to appropriate materials and procedures involved in producing a realized design.
5. To spur the creative and imaginative process of technical theatre and design.

Required Text:
The text for this course is: Technical Production and Design by J. Michael Gillette, fourth edition.

Class Attendance:
Attendance is required and roll will be taken. Points will be accrued at the rate of three per day. Roll will be taken within the first 10 minutes of class. Tardiness of more than 10 minutes will be considered an absence and no points will be awarded for that day. Please note that an absence does not change the due date for or the responsibility of completing assignments. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date specified. Late work is automatically subjected to a 20% penalty and excessively late work may be, at the professor's discretion, given a zero.

Projects:
There will be six research, design and/or rendering projects required in this course. The six projects are worth 50 points apiece. Basic artist supplies will be required. These will be discussed in class.

Examinations:
There will be two exams and six projects. The mid-term exam is worth 100 points and the final exam is worth 100 points. Exams will not be rescheduled without supporting paperwork, (such as medical records showing serious illness or hospitalization).

Grading:
Projects 300
Mid-term 100
Final 100
Attendance 100

Grade Scale (in percent):
A+ 97-100
A 93-96
A- 90-92
B+ 87-89
B 83-86
B- 80-82
C+ 77-79
C 73-76
C- 70-72
D+ 67-69
D 63-66
D- 60-62
F 0-59

Academic Honesty:
The Academic Honesty policy is on page 53 of the old catalogue and page 59 of the new one. Please make yourself familiar with it, as it will be enforced in this class.

ADA Compliance:
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.

Due dates:
All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class on the date specified. Late work is automatically subjected to a 20% 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).