Loyola University Department of Theatre and Dance Course Syllabus Stagecraft II - Lecture

COURSE INFORMATION INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Course Title: THEA 104-001 / 002 - Stagecraft II – Lecture Instructor: Professor M.Aikens Course Time: MW 9:30 – 10:20 / 10:30-11:20 Office Location: Monroe 631 Required Lab: Stagecraft Lab II – THEA M106 (co-requisite) Office Hours: MW 11:30 – 12:30pm or by appt. Course Location: Monroe 630 – (or various by schedule) Office Phone: 504-865-2079 Email: mlaikens@loyno TEXTBOOK (Required) Stagecraft Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, Rita Kogler Carver ISBN-13: 978-0240820514 ISBN-10: 0240820517 (Recommended References) Theatrical Design & Production, J. Michael Gillette, 5th Ed., The Backstage Handbook, Paul Carter, 3rd Ed.,

COURSE FEE: $0 – LECTURE $100 - LAB

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Mechanical pencil w/ extra lead *See Aikens re: best choices /coupons Metal ruler with non-slip or cork back 2” Binder – 3 ring / plastic cover on front and spine / inside pockets Tab dividers – 10 / writable / or printable tabs inserts Lamp kit – socket / harp / wiring / plug * A watercolor set with brushes * Colored pencils *See Aikens re: best choices /coupons * Sketch book – spiral bound / 100 sheets * Watercolor Paper --- each project may require additional materials per design choices

REQUIRED SUPPLIES: Some supplies will be provided for you, however other supplies will be needed to complete projects and assignments. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will combine lecture and laboratory work in its approach to the student learning the skills, tools, terminology and techniques required to create a theatrical production. Practical hands on exposure to the material covered in the lecture class will be offered during the Stagecraft Lab and department stage production process. Strong emphasis will be placed on teamwork and being involved in the collaborative process of production.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understanding the elements of theatrical production, concentrating on the technical theater skills needed to create and work in a production or backstage environment as an expansion of Stagecraft I. • A project based course, employing techniques used in mounting the technical/design elements of a production. You are expected to complete projects, critique your work and learn from doing. • Upon completion of this course students should know theatre graphics (drafting), basic stage management practices, color theory, scenic painting, property organization and development, basic lighting, costume, and scenic design theories. • This course will combine lecture and studio work to develop skills, terminology, and techniques required to design, build, and draft a production. • Understanding the relationship of different skills and their contribution to the collaborative process of production

GRADING: GRADE SCALE

Projects 50% A 4.00 100–96 C+ 2.30 75–71 F 0.00 50-00 Assignments / Critiques 25% A- 3.70 95–91 C 2.00 70-66 Final Project 15% B+ 3.30 90 -86 C- 1.70 65-61 Attendance 10% B 3.00 85–81 D+ 1.30 60-56 B- 2.70 80–76 D 1.00 55-51 Evaluation: Evaluation for this course is based on: - students’ ability to complete work in a timely manner, following the deadlines per project. - preparation for each class and in-class participation / discussion - quality and quantity of required visual presentation - quality, strength and originality of the design metaphor / concepts - completion of full documentation per project INSTRUCTOR: M.Aikens THEA M104-Stagecraft II

PROJECTS OBJECTIVES : This course will combine lecture and laboratory work in its approach to learning the skills and techniques required.

A. INTRO TO SCENIC DESIGN: - Elements of Design - Ground plans - Basic Drafting Techniques - Basic modeling - Drawing, Sketching, and Rendering

* PROJECT: Students will create a set of design drawings, plans, and model for a chosen story Thought should be given to construction techniques, materials used, and sizes of the parts of scenery used.

B. EXPLORATION IN SCENE PAINTING: - Basics of color theory - Faux painting styles - Light and Shadow - Clean-up and maintenance - Uses of brushes and brush types

* PROJECT: Complete a study in faux marble, brick, stone, and wood.

C. LIGHTING AND ELECTRICS: - Methods of an ME and Electricians - Color temperature - Fixtures and System Wiring - Light vs. Shadow - Lighting Maintenance - Composition with light - Lighting Color theory

* PROJECT: Part 1:Make a working lamp from any object. Part 2: Lighting in the real world (morgue).

D. INTRO TO SOUND DESIGN: - Equipment and Software - Sound effect and Underscore - System Design and Operation

* PROJECT: Students will be given a famous piece of Art. Mood choice, tone, and scenario will then be illuminated by choosing or creating music and sound effects that are creatively appropriate. Use of a computer and editing software is required. The class will listen together and discuss the choices made.

E. STAGE MANAGEMENT BASICS: - SM Duties and Paperwork - The Rehearsal Process - Running and Calling the Show

* PROJECT: Students will create a promptbook for a non-realized production.

F. INTRO TO COSTUME DESIGN: - Period Research - Figure Drawing and Rendering - Materials

* PROJECT: Students will create a costume design and documentation for (2) characters in a selected play.

G. FINAL PROJECT: Choose a design focus or area of production (to be approved by Instructor). A Final project and the accompanying requirements will be given to you in writing.

NOTE: Due dates assigned to the material under the class schedule may shift and change due to the nature of our flexible performance schedule. Reading of the pages listed will be assigned and is the responsibility of the student to be current with the lecture, as well as ready and able to discuss material for each day.

Critiques / Quizzes: - Quizzes may be given throughout the course. You are responsible for the material covered in class as well as material from the texts and information that is imparted during production labs or production work. - You are required to attend each of the plays produced by the department. A single page double spaced review or analysis of the play or an aspect of its productions is required and due at the beginning of class the Wednesday after the close of the production. The context should be based upon information covered in this class. (Example: What aspect of the show interested you and was it successfully accomplished?)

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INSTRUCTOR’S STATEMENT: There is a lot of material to cover. COME TO CLASS PREPARED. Be engaged. Be curious. Be articulate. Take responsibility for your learning, an instructor can only present information, a process, a direction: you have the choice in how much you commit to your learning process. College is an investment in yourself as well as a large financial investment, take full advantage of each moment, each opportunity, each challenge. Therefore, if you feel that the class is not working for you, etc. please take the responsibility to come to me, in ample time, so that we can work together to improve whatever the situation is that may be causing you distress.

DEPARTMENTAL / COURSE ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are allowed 2 absences. For every absence beyond the 2 your final grade will drop one Loyola grade increment. Two (2) tardies equal one (1) absence. • A tardy is arriving with in the first 10 minutes of the class. Arriving later is considered an absence. • Missing a presentation days, yours or another, will result in a lowering of your grade. • Assignments turned in late will result in a lowered grade for that assignment. • Always turn in what you have ! A lower grade is better than a “0”. • BEING ABSENT IS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT TURNING IN ASSIGNED WORK OR BEING PREPARED FOR A TEST OR QUIZ. • IF YOU ARE ABSENT, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS COVERED THAT DAY IN CLASS. • If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you must e-mail the assignment. • The assignment must be e-mailed on the day due. • 100% class attendance is critically important to you and your peers. • Bottom line: Attend every class in a timely manner. Absence from class is a serious matter. • Each absence will impact your final grade. • In addition to the class times, you will be required to participate in the load-in, light hang, and strike of our productions this semester. This will require weekend and evening hours, please arrange your schedules accordingly. • Check the production calendar posted on the callboard in Monroe and Google Calendars for meeting dates outside of normal class times.

• Stagecraft students are required: • to attend all Loyola University Department of Theatre Arts and Dance productions and strike for that production. - to attend select work and paint calls for each production.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS/POLICIES

RULES FOR DESIGN LAB USAGE: ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK in the DESIGN LAB at any time. You are responsible for a full clean-up of your work area / including all raw and finished materials. Please return your work to your assigned storage locker. (LABEL YOUR WORK AND SUPPLIES) Return all raw materials, tools, and equipment to the proper storage area. (AFTER CLEANING ALL TOOLS) Any materials left in the room / on tables will be considered to be raw materials. (LABEL YOUR WORK AND SUPPLIES) DO NOT CUT OR PAINT ON DRAFTING DESKS, or any other room surface WITHOUT COVERING WITH APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL / CUTTING BOARDS !

Please close and lock the design lab door when you leave.

Theater & Scene Shop Participation: Enrollment in this class is concurrent with and directly linked to the THEA 105 – Stagecraft Lab II class. If you are not enrolled in that class, please do so immediately. * Please see that class syllabus for specific requirements that are co-requisites of this course *

Shop Safety: Students in this course will be required to participate in the THEA 106 – Stagecraft Lab II class. This means directly engaging in the methods, technologies, and tools of theatrical production. You will be required to observe shop and production safety rules at all times. * Please see that class syllabus for specific safety requirements that are co-requisites of this course *

Class Participation: It is important to take part in activities during class. It is much easier to recall information if you have had an opportunity to engage and discuss tasks with the instructor and other students.

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Personnel Policy: Students under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted in class in the shop or at calls. If you suspect someone is unable to work, whatever the reason, bring the matter to the attention of an instructor or staff member immediately. The intention here is protective, not punitive. The life you save may be theirs or your own.

Email Usage Email is not to be used as a means of communication for questions related to grades, performance, attendance, and concerns/issues. Questions related to those matters should be handled via an appointment with the instructor. Rather, email should be used to clarify assignment-related questions.

Electronic Devices Cell phones, MP3 players, and other personal communication or entertainment devices are to be silenced or turned off, and not used or displayed during the class period.

ETHICS/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students are expected to exhibit academic honesty in the completion of all course assignments, exams, and activities. Cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Incidences of academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to the Loyola University policy on academic integrity. * Please note: - Working together to share techniques and teach each other skills is highly encouraged. - Your colleagues will be invaluable to you in sharing tips, work-arounds, and understanding techniques. - The sharing of files, drawings, drafting, or any other works that are not your own is highly discouraged. - Presenting work that was not originated by you is plagiarism and will be graded / reported accordingly.

DISABILITY AND ACCOMMODATION Students needing academic accommodations for a disability must first be registered with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to verify the disability and to establish eligibility for accommodations. If you perceive disability- related barriers in a course, please let the ODS know immediately. ODS welcomes your feedback that will assist in improving the usability and experience for all students. Loyola is committed to offering classes that are inclusive in their design. ODS contact information is as follows: Marquette Hall, Room 112 504-865-2990 (front office) [email protected]

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: At times, ordinary university operations are interrupted as a result of tropical storms, hurricanes, or other emergencies that require evacuation or suspension of on-campus activities. To prepare for such emergencies, all students will do the following during the first week of classes: 1. Practice signing on for each course through Blackboard. 2. Provide regular and alternative e-mail address and phone contact information to each instructor. In the event of an interruption to our course due to the result of an emergency requiring an evacuation or suspension of campus activities, students will: 3. Pack textbooks, assignments, syllabi and any other needed materials for each course ad bring during an evacuation/suspension 4. Keep up with course work during the evacuation/suspension as specified on course syllabi and on-line Blackboard courses. 5. Complete any reading and/or writing assignments given by professors before emergency began. Assuming a power source is available.... 6. Log on to university Web site within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension. 7. Monitor the main university site (www.loyno.edu) for general information. 8. Log on to each course through Blackboard or e-mail within 48 hours of an evacuation/suspension to receive further I nformation regarding contacting course instructors for assignments, etc. 9. Complete Blackboard and/or other online assignments posted by professors (students are required to turn in assignments on time during the evacuation/suspension period and once the university campus has reopened.) 10. Contact professors during an evacuation/suspension (or as soon as classes resume on campus) to explain any emergency circumstances that may have prevented them from completing expected work. Further information about student responsibilities in emergencies is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities

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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

DAY DATE LECTURE TOPICS READING – NOTES TO BE READ BY THIS DATE MONDAY 1/8 SYLLABUS / MATERIALS CHAPTER IX – PAINT SCENE PAINTING CHAPTER IV – COLOR THEORY WEDNESDAY 1/10 MONDAY 1/15 WEDNESDAY 1/17 MONDAY 1/22* PRESENTATIONS DUE – SCENE PAINTING – PROJECT WEDNESDAY 1/24 INTRO TO SOUND DESIGN CHAPTER – XIV – SOUND MONDAY 1/29 WEDNESDAY 1/31 MONDAY 2/5* PRESENTATIONS WEDNESDAY 2/7 STAGE MANAGEMENT BASICS CHAPTER XVI – STAGE MANAGEMENT DUE – SOUND DESIGN – PROJECT MONDAY 2/12 OFF – MARDI GRAS WEDNESDAY 2/14 OFF – MARDI GRAS MONDAY 2/19 WEDNESDAY 2/21 MONDAY 2/26* PRESENTATIONS DUE – SM BASICS – PROJECT

WEDNESDAY 2/28 INTRO TO SCENIC DESIGN CHAPTER II – DESIGN FOR THEATRE 3/2 * RICHARD III – OPENS CHAPTER III – COMPOSITION CHAPTER V – DRAW, RENDER, DRAFT MONDAY 3/5 WEDNESDAY 3/7 MONDAY 3/12 WEDNESDAY 3/14 MONDAY 3/19 WEDNESDAY 3/21* PRESENTATIONS DUE – SCENIC DESIGN - PROJECT MONDAY 3/26 OFF - SPRING BREAK WEDNESDAY 3/28 OFF – SPRING BREAK MONDAY 4/2 INTRO TO COSTUME DESIGN CHAPTER XII - COSTUMES WEDNESDAY 4/4 MONDAY 4/9 WEDNESDAY 4/11 4/13* INFORMED CONSENT - OPENS MONDAY 4/16* PRESENTATIONS DUE – COSTUME DESIGN - PROJECT

WEDNESDAY 4/18 LIGHTING AND ELECTRICS CHAPTER XI – LIGHTING CHAPTER IV – COLOR THEORY MONDAY 4/23 WEDNESDAY 4/25 * APPROVAL OF FINAL PROJECTS * MONDAY 4/30* PRESENTATIONS DUE – LIGHTING DESIGN - PROJECT WEDNESDAY 5/04 SECTION 001 FINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS 9:00AM – 11:00 AM DUE – FINAL 5/09 SECTION 002

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