Stagecraft (CTE) Syllabus
Instructor: Ms. Kristina Cummins Room: Drama Email: [email protected] Phone: (360) 596-8043
Course Description: Stagecraft students will study theatre safety, set design and construction, lighting and audio for the theatre. Students are expected to obtain proficiency in using the systems in the Capital High School theatre. Other activities include theatre management, costume design and construction, and stage management in preparation for the upcoming CHS productions.
VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY: In this course, we often video record students’ performances. Contact me directly if you wish for your child to NOT be photographed and video recorded.
Textbook: Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for Theatrical Production (Second Edition) Rita Kogler Carver
Major Areas of Study: History and Art: Of Technical Theatre Scenic Design Basic Theatre Safety and Set Construction Theatrical Rigging and Lighting Sound Design Costume and Make-up Design Sound and Special Effects Stage Management and Careers
Field Trip to Seattle Shakespeare to see Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw on Thursday, November 8, 2018 (permission due by September 28.)
Materials / Supplies: Students need to bring the following to class daily Small 3- ring binder / folder Pencils, pens, highlighters, and notebook paper
OPTIONAL: Safety Glasses, Work gloves, dust mask, and ear protection Students will be working with construction tools. It is essential that all safety rules are followed. We will have safety equipment on hand, but it is strongly recommended that students bring their own.
Cummins 2018 – 2019 Leadership Points: In addition to the class work, students will need to contribute to CHS theatre outside of class time. See the attached handout for information on how to earn these Leadership Points.
Weekly Assignments: Students will be expected to complete a weekly assignment posted on Schoology. The work will be assigned on Wednesdays, due the following Wednesday.
Play Performances: The best way to learn about theatre is to experience it. Students are expected to see at least one production over the course of each semester and write a review of the show. This can be a show produced at CHS, or another local high school, community, or professional theatre. Our field trip to Seattle Shakespeare can be used or any other opportunity made available through the school.
Environment and Safety: To have a truly meaningful experience in this course, it is important that we observe two types of safety rules: physical and emotional. Our basic physical safety rule is no unplanned bodily contact. Without this rule someone may come to physical harm. Just as important are emotional hurts. You and your peers put yourselves on the line when you present for each other. You openly share yourself with us and then allow others to comment on your expression. To preserve the integrity of and maintain positive feelings about your work, the following rules apply to all comments about presentations: o Respect the effort of each member of the class o Appreciate the choices made by each person o Be constructive in any criticism o Include positive responses as part of any full critique o Focus your comments to the individual presenting (i.e. do not compare people) o Limit discussion to in-class only (our work is confidential)
In this class we become a family! It is essential that we care for each other well and work together for the common goal of a meaningful production.
Rules and Regulations of the Capital High School Theatre:
We are fortunate to have a nice performing arts facility and it takes cooperation from all of us to maintain it. Upon entering this theatre you hereby agree to abide to and enforce the following rules:
● No food, drinks, or gum in the space at any time ● No feet on the seats, seat arms or backs ● Do not climb over the back of the seats ● Persons may be backstage or onstage with permission only ● Students may only be in the space with supervision ● Cell phones are not to be used during class or rehearsal
Consequences for not following these rules:
1. Warning 2. Working in the theatre after school to clean it so you know the work it takes to maintain 3. REFERRAL TO ADMINISTRATION
Cummins 2018 – 2019 Grading and Evaluation: We are using the National Core Art Standards and the Career and Technical Standards (CTE) Student progress will be evaluated using a standards-based assessment system. Instead of earning points for individual assignments, you will earn your letter grade on how skilled you are in the following areas:
*Engaged Learning (30%): assesses participation and involvement in class activities, journal responses, and employability skills. Everyone is expected to be an active participant and follow all safety and clean up procedures. Leadership points and some weekly assignments are also assessed in this category.
*Performance: (70%) assess students’ creative process, performances, some weekly assignments and reflections. All assessments are graded on rubrics. These assignments can be redone since they are linked to standards, with teacher approval and within the same time/unit as the standard was addressed.
Work will be assessed on a 4 point scale. Grad Definition Percentage in Skyward e 4 Advanced - consistently exceeds proficient level of A = 92.5 – 100% standard(s). A-= 86.67 – 92.49% 3.5 Proficient with partial success at advanced level. B+= 80.84 – 86.66% 3 Proficient - Consistently meets standard(s). B = 75.0 – 80.83% B- = 66.67 – 74.99% 2.5 Basic but partial success at proficient level C+= 58.34 - 66.66% 2 Basic - Inconsistently meets standard(s). C = 50.0 – 58.33% C- = 41.67 – 49.99% 1.5 Below basic but partial success at basic. D+= 33.34 – 41.66% 1 Below basic - Rarely meets standard(s). D = 25 – 33.33% 0 The work does not reach a level identified by the F = 0 – 24.99% descriptors above. * An asterisk on the Skyward report means that students have not yet been assessed in this area or is in the process of being assessed, but not yet entered – it is not a missing assignment. Our grading motto is: 4, 3, 2, or REDO. We expect students to show at least “Basic” understanding of a concept; otherwise, they must revisit the assignment.
Students and parents/guardians, please sign and return the half page below to me. The syllabus is also on our class website in case you lose this copy. I am looking forward to having a great year together! ------By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read the whole Stagecraft syllabus, I understand the content, and I know how to contact Mrs. Cummins if I have any questions or concerns.
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Cummins 2018 – 2019