THTR 45D: TECHNICAL THEATRE IN PRODUCTION IV
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2026 |
| Units: | 4 |
| Hours: | 1 lecture, 9 laboratory per week (120 total per quarter) Laboratory hours are scheduled on an individual basis in consultation with the instructor. Each student's lab hours (9 hours per week) will be scheduled based on the student's assigned crew position. |
| Advisory: | Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to assign crew responsibilities and schedule work hours; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99D. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Respectfully collaborate with additional members of the cast, crew, and creative team for a live theatrical performance
- Use additional skills in costuming, lighting, sound, scenery, props, makeup, front of house, or other areas of theatrical production to support a live theatrical performance
Description
Continuation of THTR 45C. Students will work as crew and/or designers for a Theatre Arts Department production, leading to public performances. In consultation with faculty, students may choose to work in areas such as design, stage management, house management, set construction, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show, expanding in breadth or depth upon their work in THTR 45C in a position of creative and/or organizational leadership.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Correctly, consistently, punctually, and safely execute and supervise others in executing responsibilities during design, build, rehearsals, performances, and/or strike for a theatrical production
- Understand and participate in the collaboration of directors, designers, and crew for a theatrical production
- With faculty supervision, schedule their own work and/or the work of a production department to meet the needs of a theatrical production
- Demonstrate an understanding of equity and access as related to areas of theater production
Course Content
- Collaboration in theatre production, including design meetings, production meetings, and rehearsal reports
- Theatrical production planning and/or design, including ensuring that departmental tasks and/or designs are completed in time to meet the needs of the production
- Respectful and supportive collaboration and problem-solving with directors, designers, cast, and crew
- Accessibility and equity considerations in theatre design and production
- Script analysis for production planning specific to a production area such as stage management, scenery, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show
- Historical inequities in theater production and contemporary advocacy towards a more equitable field
Lab Content
- Execute the work of a crew lead or designer in an area such as stage management, scenery, scenic art, properties, costume, makeup, wardrobe, lighting, projections, sound, front of house, running crew, or other production functions as required for the show during the design, build, rehearsal, performance, and/or strike of a Theatre Arts Department production
- Supervise less advanced student crew members in understanding and performing crew responsibilities
- 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
Scripts and handouts used in class will be provided by the instructor.
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 and/or designs
Discipline(s)
Stagecraft or Theater Arts