UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Course Change
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eligibility)
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and proposed
syllabi in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number: TH 204
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
Arts and Letters
5. Current Student Learning Outcomes of the
course.
4. Academic Unit:
3
Theatre
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a. Understand in depth the fundamentals of
scenic design.
b. Understand the duties and responsibilities of Developing Course Learning Outcomes)
a Scenic Designer.
c. Understand and experience a full paper
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scenic design.
d. Develop drafting skills related to scenic
design.
e. Develop research, image, and scholarly skills
related to scenic design.
f. Develop skills in white models, drawing, and
color models.
g. Understand and become familiar with
theatrical terminology.
h. Understand and practice the
interconnectedness of theatre on a global
scale.
i. Gain skill in the observation and evaluation
of the world and how it applies to theatrical
scenic design.
j. Learn to participate and learn from selfcritique of their own and peer’s work.
k. Learn to present and defend their own artistic
Effective Fall 2012
ideas.
6. Current title, description and units. Cut and
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*
http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/.
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TH 204 BASIC SCENE DESIGN (3)
Description: Theory and practice of designing
scenery for the stage. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA), Theatre
(BS), or Theatre (Minor)
TH 204 361 BASIC SCENE SCENIC
DESIGN (3)
Description: Theory and practice of designing
scenery for the stage. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA),
Theatre (BS), or Theatre (Minor)
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/ECCC change since the last catalog year, please copy the approved
text from the proposal form into this field.
7. Justification for course change.
All three design courses, costume, scenic, and lighting design, offered by the department of
theatre require advanced analysis and conceptualization of the theatrical script. The course
work demands detailed analysis, writing, discussion, and research and through that work,
critical thinking about how to conceptualize the visual elements of a theatre production. In
these courses, there are few if any “right answers”. Students are required to develop and
defend their own artistic ideas through careful thought, discussion, and frequent revision. In
addition, in these courses students are required to develop their ability to present and critique
their own and their peer’s work. These demands and the volume of work in these courses
match the requirements of 300 level rather than 200 level courses. The course content and
learning outcomes already match those of a 300 level course. Costume Design and Scenic
Design were approved to become 300 level courses in the spring of 2013, but Scenic Design
was delayed due to its serving as the design matriculation class for community colleges. We
are submitting a new introduction to design class which will fulfill the matriculation
requirement allowing scenic design to become a 300 level course.
8. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
FALL 2015
See effective dates calendar.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
CURRENT
Current course subject and number:
TH 204
Current number of units:
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number:
Current short course title:
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters):
BASIC SCENE DESIGN
SCENIC DESIGN
Current long course title:
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters):
BASIC SCENE DESIGN
SCENIC DESIGN
Effective Fall 2012
TH 361
Proposed number of units:
Current grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units:
Proposed grading option:
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units:
Current max number of units:
Proposed max number of units:
Current prerequisite:
Current co-convene with:
Proposed prerequisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-requisite (include rationale in the
justification):
Proposed co-convene with:
Current cross list with:
Proposed cross list with:
Current co-requisite:
9. Is this course in any plan (major, minor, or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)? Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response
from each impacted academic unit.
Theatre BA/BS (elective)
10. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
If no, explain.
Yes
11. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
No
Answer 12-15 for UCC/ECCC only:
12. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
No
Yes
No
14. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
Yes
No
13. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply.
Liberal Studies
Diversity
Both
Both
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
11/20/2014
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Effective Fall 2012
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
CURRENT TH 204/361 SYLLABUS:
See Justification
College of Arts and Letters, Department of Theatre
TH 361, Scenic Design
Spring 2015
MW 2:20 p.m. - 3:35 p.m., 3 credit hours
Performing Arts Bldg. 37, Rm. 115
Instructor: Steven P House
Office: Performing Arts Bldg. 37 Rm. 119
Office Hours: TBD
Email: Steven.House@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-9592
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Course Prerequisites: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (MINOR).
Course Description: This class studies the theory and practice of designing scenery for the stage. We will cover the
various parts of scenic design from: script analysis, finding and presenting design research, collaboration with other
designers and the production of drafting, drawings, and models to communicate your scenic design ideas to a production
team. This class is dependent on the student’s development of an understanding of theatrical design and their ability to
discover, express, and defend their own artistic ideas.
Student Learning Expectations/Outcomes for this course: The student will…
a. Work in depth with the fundamentals of scenic design.
b. Understand the duties and responsibilities of a Scenic Designer.
c. Experience a full paper scenic design.
d. Develop drafting skills related to scenic design.
e. Develop research, image, and scholarly skills related to scenic design.
f. Develop skills in white models, drawing, and color models.
g. Acquire and become familiar with theatrical terminology.
h. Practice and visualize the interconnectedness of theatre on a global scale.
i. Gain skill in the observation and evaluation of the world and how it applies to theatrical scenic design.
j. Learn to participate and learn from self-critique of their own and peer’s work.
k. Learn to present and defend their own artistic ideas.
Course Methods Structure/Approach:
Lectures: Class lectures will include descriptions, explanations, and demonstrations of equipment and
procedures. The lectures will relate specifically to the reading in the texts.
Projects: The projects will be used to reinforce and support the information covered in the lectures by providing
hands-on, practical application of those principles.
Required Texts:
Macbeth, William Shakespeare
Our Country’s Good, Timberlake Wertenbaker
The Homecoming, Harold Pinter
Pericles, William Shakespeare
Course Materials:
Drawing Pad 9” x 12”
Architectural Scale Rule
24” x 36” Drafting Vellum – No Border
Drafting Pencil and Drawing Pencils
Effective Fall 2012
Exacto Knife
Bristol Board
Other art supplies as determined by student based of their design choices for the show.
Recommended Texts:
Designing and Drawing for the Theatre, Lynn Pecktal
Designing and Painting for the Theatre, Lynn Pecktal
Stage Design, Tony Davis
From Page to Stage, Rosemary Ingham
Class Schedule: (May be subject to change)
Week 1
Jan 12
Intro
Reading and Research for Design
Assign Macbeth Reading and Research
Jan 14
Discuss Macbeth
Bring Images Research
Jan 19
NO CLASS
MLK Day
Jan 21
Sketching in Class
Assign Drawings
Jan 26
Drafting Intro
Macbeth Drawings Due
Jan 28
Drafting - work day
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Feb 2
White Model Intro
Feb 4
White Model
Macbeth Drafting Due
Week 5
Feb 9
Color Model
Macbeth White Model Due
Feb 11
Color Model
Feb 16
Macbeth Color Model and Presentation Due
Feb 18
Discuss Our Country’s Good
Feb 23
Our Country’s Good - Research
Feb 25
Our Country’s Good - Sketches Due
March 2
Our Country’s Good - work day
March 4
Our Country’s Good -work day
March 9
Our Country’s Good - work day
March 11
Our Country’s Good - Drawing/Ground plan/Presentation
Due
March 16
Spring Break
March 18
Spring Break USITT 18th – 21st
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Effective Fall 2012
Week 11
March 23
Discuss The Homecoming
March 25
The Homecoming – Research due
March 30
The Homecoming – Sketches due
Apr 1
The Homecoming - work day
Apr 6
The Homecoming – work day
Apr 8
The Homecoming – White Model/Ground Plan/Front
Elevations/Presentation Due
Apr 13
Discuss Pericles
Apr 15
Pericles - Research Due
Apr 20
Pericles - Sketches Due
Apr 22
Pericles - work day
Apr 27
Pericles – work day
Apr 29
Pericles - work day
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
FINAL: Final Project (Pericles Color Model and groundplan) due at Final
Assessment and Student Learning Outcomes
Methods of Assessment
This is a skill development class and the student’s grade will be based on their work in class and growth during the course
of the semester. Students are expected to be fully prepared for and to participate in all class exercises, discussions,
presentations and critiques. The student’s learning and ability to apply the expected skills will be assessed by discussions
of plays, presentation of design research, drafting, and white and/or color models, and their success in completing in-class
skill development exercises. In addition, assessment of student learning will include the projects and final design project.
All learning exercises, and final projects are listed and due as noted in the course outline above. No late work will be
accepted for credit.
Timeline of Assessment
See Class Schedule
Grading System
The total number of points accumulated on quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Late work will not be accepted, except at the discretion of the instructor. For late work to be accepted proper
documentation and discussion with instructor is required.
Course Projects and Point Values:
Project 1: Macbeth
Research – 25 points
Sketches – 25 points
Drafting – 25 points
White Model – 50 points
Color Model – 50 points
Total points – 175 points
Project 2: Our Country’s Good
Research – 25 points
Sketches – 25 points
Drafting and Drawing – 150 points (75 each)
Total points - 200
Project 3: The Homecoming
Research – 25 points
Effective Fall 2012
Sketches – 25 points
White Model and Front Elevations – 150 points (75 each)
Total points - 200
Project 4: Pericles
Research-25 points
Sketches – 25 points
Final – Color Model – 100 points
Final – Ground Plan and Front Elevations – 100 points
Total points – 250
Participation/In-Class Assignments
Participation points per class – 5
In-Class Assignments – 30
Total points - 175
Total points for class – 1000
Grading Scale: A=100-90%; B=89-80%; C=79-70%; D=69-60%; F=59-0%
Course Policies:
Retests/Makeup Tests
There will be no retests and makeup tests are at the discretion of the instructor.
Attendance: This course has a great deal to do with hands-on experience; therefore, attendance is a
necessity.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting. Each student is allowed two unexcused absences over
the course of the term. Anything greater than this will result in a penalty of the loss of a full class’s participation grade (5
points). Tardiness will follow the same guidelines, with a loss of 3 of the day’s participation points. Emergencies, deaths in
the family or severe illnesses must be accompanied by proper documentation in order to be excused. Students must
provide an institutional form to the professor for Official University event absences.
Statement on Plagiarism/Cheating
It is expected that each student shall be responsible for his/her own work. Penalty for an act of fabrication or plagiarism
could range from no credit on the assignment to failure of the course to expulsion from the University. For more details,
see NAU's list of sanctions found online in the Student Handbook.
Emergency Textbook Loan Program:
NAU has partnered with Follett to create the Emergency Textbook Loan program. The program is administered by the
LEADS Center. The program assists students with unmet financial need in obtaining required textbook(s) and other
materials for courses. Students must apply and meet eligibility criteria before textbooks are purchased on their behalf.
Textbooks must be returned at the end of the term in which the textbooks were loaned. More information can be found
online:
http://nau.edu/LEADS-Center/Textbook-Loan-Program/
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
POLICY STATEMENTS FOR COURSE SYLLABI:
SAFE ENVIRONMENT POLICY
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy prohibits sexual harassment and assault, and discrimination and
harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or
veteran status by anyone at this university. Retaliation of any kind as a result of making a complaint under the policy or
participating in an investigation is also prohibited. The Director of the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
(AA/EO) serves as the university’s compliance officer for affirmative action, civil rights, and Title IX, and is the ADA/504
Coordinator. AA/EO also assists with religious accommodations. You may obtain a copy of this policy from the college
dean’s office or from the NAU’s Affirmative Action website nau.edu/diversity/. If you have questions or concerns about this
policy, it is important that you contact the departmental chair, dean’s office, the Office of Student Life (928-523-5181), or
NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (928) 523-3312 (voice), (928) 523-9977 (fax), (928) 523-1006 (TTD) or aaeo@nau.edu.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability Resources (DR) at 5238773 (voice) or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (e-mail) or 928-523-8747 (fax).Students needing academic
accommodations are required to register with DR and provide required disability related documentation. Although you
may request an accommodation at any time, in order for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register
and submit necessary documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations.
DR is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design. Concerns or
Effective Fall 2012
questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to the attention of DR or the Office
of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312).
ACADEMIC CONTACT HOUR POLICY
Based on the Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-224), for every unit of credit,
a student should expect, on average, to do a minimum of three hours of work per week, including but not limited to class
time, preparation, homework, studying.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Integrity is expected of every member of the NAU community in all academic undertakings. Integrity entails a firm
adherence to a set of values, and the values most essential to an academic community are grounded in honesty with
respect to all intellectual efforts of oneself and others. Academic integrity is expected not only in formal coursework
situations, but in all University relationships and interactions connected to the educational process, including the use of
University resources. An NAU student’s submission of work is an implicit declaration that the work is the student’s own. All
outside assistance should be acknowledged, and the student’s academic contribution truthfully reported at all times. In
addition, NAU students have a right to expect academic integrity from each of their peers. Individual students and faculty
members are responsible for identifying potential violations of the university’s academic integrity policy. Instances of
potential violations are adjudicated using the process found in the university Academic Integrity Policy.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
The Responsible Conduct of Research policy is intended to ensure that NAU personnel including NAU students engaged
in research are adequately trained in the basic principles of ethics in research. Additionally, this policy assists NAU in
meeting the RCR training and compliance requirements of the National Science Foundation (NSF)-The America
COMPETES Act (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science); 42
U.S.C 18620-1, Section 7009, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy on the instruction of the RCR (NOT-OD10-019; “Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research”). For more information on
the policy and the training activities required for personnel and students conducting research, at NAU, visit:
http://nau.edu/Research/Compliance/Research-Integrity/
SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS
University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily involves engagement
with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the course of college studies, students can
expect to encounter—and critically appraise—materials that may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar
understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION POLICY
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all participants to preserve an atmosphere
conducive to a safe and positive learning environment. Part of that obligation implies the responsibility of each member of
the NAU community to maintain an environment in which the behavior of any individual is not disruptive. Instructors have
the authority and the responsibility to manage their classes in accordance with University regulations. Instructors have the
right and obligation to confront disruptive behavior thereby promoting and enforcing standards of behavior necessary for
maintaining an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. Instructors are responsible for establishing,
communicating, and enforcing reasonable expectations and rules of classroom behavior. These expectations are to be
communicated to students in the syllabus and in class discussions and activities at the outset of the course. Each student
is responsible for behaving in a manner that supports a positive learning environment and that does not interrupt nor
disrupt the delivery of education by instructors or receipt of education by students, within or outside a class. The complete
classroom disruption policy is in Appendices of NAU’s Student Handbook.
Effective Fall 2012