NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Stagecraft I
Course prefix, number, and section number: 1330 0100
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2023
Semester start and end dates: August 28, 2023-December 16, 2022
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to face
Class meeting location, days, and times: MW 12:30p-1:50p
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: 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 and have the opportunity for actual hands-on experience with building basic theatrical scenery and handling theatre lighting and sound equipment.
Course prerequisites: None
Required course materials: Stagecraft Fundamentals 3rd Edition
Name of instructor: Melissa F. Embrey
Office location: CPA 2012 Gainesville
Telephone number: 940 668-3311
E-mail address: membrey@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: In office M-F 9a-11a
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: 12
Final grade scale: 1,000 point scale
Late work policy: Case by case basis. Email for late work request.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy: 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.
Attendance Policy: 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)
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: November 6, 2023
Student Learning Outcomes:
Apply a vocabulary and knowledge of the environment, tools, and skills required to mount a theatrical production.
Demonstrate knowledge of the variety of work required to mount a theatrical production.
Describe the collaborative nature of production within theatre arts.
Demonstrate ability to analyze a script and create a thematic theatrical design based off the text.
Core Objectives:
Core Curriculum Foundational Component Area- Creative Arts
Required Core Objectives- Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Social Responsibility
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Singletary, Interim Chair, Visual & Performing Arts
Office location: 2010 Performing Arts Center (Gainesville Campus)
Telephone number: (940) 668-3385
E-mail address: tsingletary@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright, Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Office location: FSB Exchange, Denton, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu