THTR 445E: TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION NONCREDIT
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2026 |
| Units: | 0 |
| Hours: | 2 lecture, 12 laboratory per week (168 total per quarter) Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (12 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position. |
| Advisory: | Consultation with Theatre Arts faculty is recommended prior to enrollment; students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Non-Degree-Applicable Non-Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | None |
| Grade Type: | Non-Credit Course (Receives no Grade) |
| Repeatability: | Unlimited Repeatability |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Successful students will be able to demonstrate basic skills for organizing and managing a live theatrical production. The student shall be able to create and utilize common forms for managing data and personnel during a theatrical production.
- Successful students will be able to demonstrate correct and effective usage of common theatrical terminology used in the planning and operation of a live theatrical production.
Description
Students will work in a leadership and/or design position on a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as stage management, house management, scene design, lighting design, projections design, sound design, costume design, makeup design, technical director, lead carpenter, lead rigger, paint charge, wardrobe supervisor, or lead electrician. This course is for advanced Theatre Arts students and practitioners who are ready to take on a position of significant responsibility on a Theatre Arts Department production.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Correctly, consistently, punctually, safely, and independently execute and supervise others in executing design and production responsibilities on a theatrical production
- Collaborate with directors, designers, crew, and cast to design and execute a theatrical production, with emphasis on the need to seek out and honor diverse perspectives
- Independently schedule their own work and/or the work of a production department to meet the needs of a theatrical production
- Understand and advocate for equity and access in theater production
Course Content
- Collaboration in theatre production, including designing, scheduling, reporting, managing budgets, and/or equipment and materials planning
- Leading a department and/or design area to meet the needs of the production
- Respectful and supportive collaboration and problem-solving with directors, designers, cast, and crew, including addressing inter-personal conflicts and group dynamics
- Accessibility and equity considerations in theatre leadership
- Script analysis for production planning specific to a production area and/or applied to creative a cohesive production as a whole
- Historical inequities in theater production and contemporary advocacy towards a more equitable field
Lab Content
- Lead a production or design area on a Theatre Arts Department production
- Schedule and supervise cast or crew
- Manage the budget of a technical production department
- Observe and/or participate in rehearsals and performances of a Theatre Arts Department production
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
1. Rehearsal space with an unobstructed, flat floor, approximately 30' x 40' for rehearsal
2. Fully-equipped theatre for performance; makeup studio and dressing room facilities
3. Fully-equipped scenic shop
2. Fully-equipped theatre for performance; makeup studio and dressing room facilities
3. Fully-equipped scenic shop
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Faculty observation and ongoing performance evaluations
Evaluation of fulfillment of assigned production responsibilities
Self-evaluation of performance responsibilities and outcomes
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Oral presentations
Laboratory
Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Production scripts and instructor handouts.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Read scripts for production preparation
- Read and assess background materials for production preparation and relevance
- Research materials and methods of implementing required production elements
- Work with students and faculty to develop and implement production schedules, budgets, and/or designs
Discipline(s)
Stagecraft or Theater Arts