THTR 45E: TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGEMENT IN PRODUCTION
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 6 |
| Hours: | 2 lecture, 12 laboratory per week (168 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Completion of or concurrent enrollment in THTR 21A and 45A; lab hours will occur on specific evenings and weekends during the quarter; required meeting with instructor during first week of quarter to assign responsibilities and hours per production schedule; this course is included in the Production-Technical family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in THTR 99E. |
| 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
- 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
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Demonstrate proficiency in the terminology and processes necessary to run a technical department or supervise a cast and crew during the production of a play or musical.
B. Employ basic organizational skills required to run a technical department or supervise cast and crew in the production of a play or musical.
C. Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with designers, directors, technicians and cast in the production of a play or musical.
Course Content
A. Assignment to production and performance responsibilities (Lec)
B. Preparation for production, including processes and forms required (Lec and Lab)
C. Psychology of group dynamics, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs (Lec and Lab)
D. Theatre management terminology (Lec)
E. Recognize and demonstrate collaborative responsibilities with the director, designers, and crew supervisors (Lab)
F. Demonstrate and apply basic skills in running a production or theatre (Lab)
G. Organize and schedule the design, creation and implementation of production elements with the assistance of an assigned crew (Lab)
Lab Content
A. Participation, observation and evaluation of rehearsal process for scheduled production
B. Perform various productions support functions dependent on the demands of costumes, set construction, properties, lighting, etc.
C. Design, create or facilitate production elements for the stage, as required by the production
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Fully-equipped theatre for performance; make-up studio and dressing room facilities.
C. Fully-equipped scenic shop.
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Evaluation of individual projects in technical theatre production
B. Faculty observation and performance review
C. Skill demonstrations
D. Final evaluation of performance responsibilities and outcomes
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Discussion
C. Cooperative learning exercises
D. Oral presentations
E. Laboratory
F. 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
A. Read scripts for production preparation.
B. Read and assess background materials for production preparation and relevance.
C. Research materials and methods of implementing required production elements.
D. Create and maintain rehearsal and production schedules for a theatrical production.