THE 253 - Stagecraft

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an applied study of technical theatre, including the fundamentals of scene design, set construction, painting, lighting base electronics, properties, fly systems, drafting techniques, and back stage organization.

Course Topics:

Production Organization and Management
Theatre Design History
Style, Composition, and Design
Stage and Equipment
Stage Properties
Scenic Design
Costume Design
Makeup Design
Technical Design

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Access to a computer with Internet access.
Ability to format documents as .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .html

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify theatre terminology related to production design.
Conduct research of theatre production designs.
Demonstrate artistic design and technical craftsmanship for a theatre production.
Conduct backstage tasks required for a successful theatre production.
Demonstrate strong work ethic both as an individual and as a collaborative team member.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023