1pm-3pmRed Deer College Theatre & Entertainment Production Course Outline

Production Crew I, II, III - THTR105–7 Theatre & Entertainment Production Fall 2016/Winter 2017

Instructor: Nancy Sager, Carrie Hamilton Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Other instructors as assigned Class Room: The Arts Centre Scenic Workshop, Main Stage and others TBA Time: TBA by individual Instructors Office: AC126. Hours: Mon 1pm-3pm & Tues 10am-noon Telephones: Office: 342-3537 Shop 342-3506

Description:

THTR 105-2 (BC=2) (120 hrs minimum) Production Crew I This course will be the first introduction of the student to a working knowledge of the technical aspects of entertainment production. Students will apply course instructed learning, including those of stagecraft, drafting, prop building, lighting, sound, and stage management, as well as continued hands-on learning. Students will be assigned to a designated technical area, as well as expected hours of participating in other areas within various productions and events. Students will be assisted by 2nd year students, and instructed by a department technical instructor. Co-Requisite: THTR 125 and consent of the Department.

THTR 106-2 (BC=2) (120 hrs minimum) Production Crew II Continued theoretical and practical instruction towards a working knowledge of the technical aspects of entertainment production. Prerequisite: THTR 105 and consent of the Department.

THTR 107-2 (BC=2) (120 hrs minimum) Production Crew III Continued theoretical and practical instruction towards a working knowledge of the technical aspects of entertainment production. The work may be a new application of practical skills, or be an opportunity to redevelop and strengthen current skills. Prerequisite: THTR 106 and consent of the Department

Extra Fees: $20.00 per course for resources and equipment related to theatre production labs

Textbooks: Will be assigned by your department instructor. You will be required to have a copy of the script of the show you are working on.

Grading: Pass/Fail based on hours worked and professional attitude. Objectives: 1. Student will continue to develop a working vocabulary of theatre terminology. 2. Student will better understand the development of working relationships in the entertainment industry. 3. Student will continue to strengthen communication and interpretation skills in order better work within the team format of the entertainment industry. 4. Student will continue to develop and exercise previously acquired practical skills presented in class. 5. The student will demonstrate safety practices and skills required for working with tools, equipment and materials used in theatre operations. 6. The student will demonstrate understanding of the process of technical theatre production. 7. The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic methods and techniques in areas of technical theatre. 8. The student will exhibit these objectives through integration into technical production work on current Performing Arts and other Arts Centre shows.

Course outline Changes may be made only by the instructor who will try to, but is not required to, seek majority approval of the class and will be will be reviewed by the Associate Dean of the School for consistency with College policies. Changes will be communicated to the class in a timely manner.

Important Dates:

Sept. 7, 2016 First day of Fall term classes Sept. 16, 2016 Last day to register or add/drop Fall or Full-year courses Oct. 10, 2016 Thanksgiving – College closed Oct. 28, 2016 Midterm feedback will be received by this date Nov. 10-11, 2016 College closed for Remembrance Day, no credit classes Dec. 7, 2016 Last day to withdraw from Fall courses and receive a ‘Withdraw’ (WD) Dec. 7, 2016 Last day of classes Dec. 12-17, 2016 Final Exams Dec. 23, 2016 Final grades available Students should be aware that Personal Counseling, Career, Learning and Disability Services are provided by RDC. Inquire about locations at Information Desk. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider.

Students should refer to the Appeals: Formal Policy, Appeals: Informal Resolution Policy and Student Misconduct: Academic and Non-Academic Policy should they have questions or concerns about the Course Outline that cannot be resolved with the instructor.

Here’s How It Works………… - You will be assigned to a production pod. Each pod will have an area of concentration. In each pod there will be a number of 2nd year Student Crew Chiefs. In every-day operations these is the people you answer to. - You will be assigned to, or volunteer for calls within your pod first. - If you do not have a specific call that is part of your pod assignment you will have the opportunity to sign up for open calls. - You will be expected to work a minimum of a regular 40-hour week. You may be required to work on the weekend if necessary. - You may be called to compulsory calls outside your pod if you are not required within you pod, and/or your hours are low.

Things you need to know: 1. Running crew for a production is not chosen until tech week, the week before Tech and Dress rehearsals, and the show opening. - What your pod assignment is has no reflection on if, when, or what, running crew position you may be assigned to. - Although we try to give all first year students a running crew assignment during one of the shows in your first year there is no guarantee that this is possible. - If you have no running crew assignment YOU MUST STILL BE AVAILABLE DURING PRODUCTION WEEK, the week of dress rehearsals and show opening, PRODUCTION RUN, AND PRODUCTION STRIKE. This is not a vacation time

2. Your work-study is PASS/FAIL - You need A MINIMUM of 120 CREW HOURS for each work-study (105, 106, 107). - You must have a final total of a minimum of 360 hrs at the end of your first year. - As the last production of the year has a short production period and short run you would be smart to have more then the minimum hours required at the end of your first productions. - In most cases you will need to sign up for open calls on a regular basis in order to ensure you have enough hours at the completion of the season. Extra hours you work in one production may under certain circumstances be transferred to the next production.

3. Your supervisor and crew chief will give you a work schedule outlining your call times. - Calls may include a variety of activities, from production roles to maintenance, organization etc. - All activities are based on activities that exist in the entertainment industry

4. You will be expected to work a minimum of a regular 40-hour week. You may be required to work on the weekend if necessary. 5. If you do not have a specific activity that is part of your crew assignment you have the opportunity and the obligation to sign up for open calls. This will be a major way to increase your hour numbers.

16 September, 2016

Approved by Dr. Peter Fielding, Associate Dean, School of Creative Arts