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DRAM2331 - Advanced Stagecraft

Catalog Description: General consideration of the art of the theatre as it relates to the stage, scenery, and lighting for college production. Participation in Drama Department's productions required. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 2

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: DRAM 1330 and READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Lab Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 64
State Approval Code: 5005025130

Course Subject/Catalog Number: : DRAM 2331
Course Title: Advanced Stagecraft

Instructional Goals and Purposes:

Lee College’s instructional goals include:

1. creating an academic atmosphere in which students may develop their intellects and skills and
2. providing courses so students may receive a certificate/an associate degree or transfer to a senior institution that offers baccalaureate degrees.

General Course Objectives:

Advanced Stagecraft is designed for the intermediate theatre technician/designer. This course is an advanced study and application of the visual aesthetics of design which may include the physical theatre, scenery construction and painting, properties and lighting. The course is intended to expose students to basic technical theatre principles and practices, to practical problem solving and critical thinking, to world literature, and to reinforce an appreciation for the craft.

Specific Course Objectives:

1. To understand the lighting and sound needs of a variety of theatrical productions.
2. To identify various lighting and sound equipment and their purpose.
3. To acquire a basic understanding of how to hang and focus a light plot.
4. To acquire a basic understanding of production time lines and production meetings
5. To understand principals of sound and lighting design, production, and system design.
6. To be able to prepare and read a lighting plot.
7. To be more aware of vocational options in theatre.
8. To increase the student’s knowledge of world literature.

Course Content:

Students will be required to do the following:

1. Attend class lectures and participate in class discussions and exercises
2. Design and complete creative projects
3. Complete all graded assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams.
4. Attend and review all theatre department productions.
5. Read various plays assigned in class.

Students may also be required to:

1. Read and research topics in technical theatre.

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:

Faculty may choose from but are not limited to the following methods of instruction: lecture, discussion, Internet, video, television, demonstrations, field trips, collaboration, and readings.

Assessment:

Faculty may assign both in- and out-of-class activities to evaluate students’ knowledge and abilities. Faculty may choose from the following methods:

• Class preparedness and participation
• Collaborative learning projects
• Compositions
• Exams/tests/quizzes
• Homework
• Internet
• Journals
• Library assignments
• Readings
• Research papers
• Written assignments

Course Grade:

Grading will be based on the successful completion of all of the above course requirements and in combination with a careful review of your development in your work with the following percentages:

Texts, Materials, and Supplies:

1. For current texts, use the following link to access bookstore listings.
2. Supplies: Check with instructor on the first day of class.

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