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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: STAGECRAFT I
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Course Prefix & Number: DRAM1330
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Section Number: 101
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Term Code: Spring 2021
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course studies and applies the basic techniques of set construction, theatrical lighting, sound technology, stage rigging and backstage organization. The student will be introduced to the various theatre disciplines outlined above and have the opportunity for actual hands-on experience with building basic theatrical scenery and handling theatre lighting and sound equipment.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
x- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Melissa Embrey
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville CPA 2012
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Telephone Number:
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Ext3311
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E-mail Address:
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membrey@gmail.com
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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CPA 2001B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production 3rd Edition
GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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3
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Quizzes
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100pts/ea
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6
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Classroom Assignments
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50pts/ea
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2
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Attendance and Participation
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100pts/ea
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1
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Final Presentation
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200pts
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Apply a vocabulary and knowledge of the environment, tools, and skills required to mount a theatrical production.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of work required to mount a theatrical production.
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Describe the collaborative nature of production within theatre arts.
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Demonstrate ability to analyze a script and create a thematic theatrical design based off the text.
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5, 2021.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
X Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
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Last day to Withdraw
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The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is___04/05/2021____.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Week 1: Wed Jan 20 Syllabus/Course goals
Week 2: Mon Jan 25 Chapter 6 Safety First/NCTC Scene Shop Rules & Regulations
(LO 1,2)
Wed Jan 27 Chapter 1 Brief History of Theatre Discussion (LO 1,2,3)
Week 3: Mon Feb 1 Chapter 7 Scenic Tools and Materials Discussion (LO 1,2,3)
Wed Feb 3 Chapter 2 Collaboration Discussion/Tool and Materials Review
(LO 1,2,3)
Week 4: Mon Feb 8 Safety/Tools and Materials Quiz (LO 1,2,3)
Wed Feb 10 Chapter 3 Composition & 4 Color Theory Discussion/Brief review
of Drafting/Rendering (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 5: Mon Feb 15 Demo Common Scene Shop Powertools (LO 1,2,3)
Wed Feb 17 Chapter 8 How to Get it Done discussion; “Draft/Render” Scale
Stock Scenery (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 6: Mon Feb 22 Chapter 10; Learn show specific Painting Techniques/Common
Scenic Painting Techniques (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Feb 24 Practice Painting Techniques; (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 7: Mon Mar 1 Chapter 9 Props; Create a prop in class (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Mar 3 Finish Prop construction (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 8: Mon Mar 8 Present Props in class; Chapter 14 Costumes Discussion; Design
Costume (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Mar 10 Chapter 3, 4, 8, & 10 Quiz (LO 1,2,3,4)
Mar 15-21 SPRING BREAK
Week 9: Mon Mar 22 Chapter 12 Lighting discussion; Lighting Instrument Anatomy
Demo; Color in lighting demo (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Mar 24 Chapter 13 Sound discussion; Sound Board/Effects Demo
(LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 10: Mon Mar 29 Create your SFX in class; Choose a script for next week
(LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Mar 31 Start building a model for Scenic Design of your script
(LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 11: Mon Apr 5 Continue building model (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Apr 7 Finish up model (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 12: Mon Apr 12 Present models in class (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Apr 14 Chapter 17 Special Effects discussion (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 13: Mon Apr 19 Quiz Chapters 12, 13, 17 (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Apr 21 Prep for final exam project (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 14: Mon Apr 26 Start work on final exam project (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed Apr 28 Continue work on final exam project (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 15: Mon May 3 “” (LO 1,2,3,4)
Wed May 5 “” (LO 1,2,3,4)
Week 16: Wed May 12 @ 12:00pm-1:50pm Final exam presentations (LO 1,2,3,4)
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
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Tobacco-Free Campus
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NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
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