Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Theater Arts 48
COLLEGE THEATER TECHNICAL
Catalog Description:
48 – COLLEGE THEATER TECHNICAL
1-6 units
Participation in scheduled productions as crew members and/or constructing its technical
elements. Development of skills in the various technical areas involved in the presentation of a
theatrical production. 3-18 hours laboratory
[Typical contact hours: laboratory 52.5 – 315]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate awareness of basic scene shop etiquette.
Demonstrate awareness of safe practices when working with power tools.
Work with others in the collaborative process of building a theater set.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to work with one or more of the following
technical elements: lighting equipment, painting equipment, shop carpentry tools, sound
equipment.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of how a theater space functions.
6. Demonstrate knowledge in how to participate as part of a running crew for a theater
production.
Course Content:
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Proper and effective behavior in a scene shop.
Use of individual power tools and how to use them effectively and safely.
Working in small groups or with partners to complete projects.
Proper use of various technical tools and equipment used for sound, lights, scenic
construction and scenic painting.
5. Use of the theater space as pertains to the current theater production.
6. Proper role of member of a running crew for a theatrical presentation.
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture, discussion of proper scene shop behavior.
Demonstration of proper safe use of various tools and equipment.
Interaction with small groups as they work together to complete small projects.
Lecture/tour of theater space.
Lecture/tour of shop space.
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Construct a set piece needed for a given production
b. Hang and focus lights in the theater space.
c. Run the sound board for the duration of a theater production.
d. Run the light board for the duration of a theater production.
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Course Outline for Theater Arts 48, Page 2
Fall 2010
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Grading the students' observation of safety standards
b. Grading student's ability to work cooperatively within a given group on a given project.
c. Judgment of student’s improvement over the course of the semester in his/her ability to
complete given projects.
d. Judgment of student’s improvement over the course of the semester in his/her ability to
handle various tools and equipment.
e. Final examination (or project)
Textbook(s) Typical:
Scripts selected for main stage productions (example, Fiddler on the Roof, All in the Timing, A
Midsummer Night’s Dream)
Special Student Materials:
Handouts provided by instructor
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