THE-1050 Play Production

Credits 3
THE 1050 provides an introduction to the essentialelements involved in the production of plays in a community or professional setting. Explorationsin the primary skills in this specialized area of Theatre and Entertainment and Technology are undertaken to begin establishing a professional canon. Students enrolled in this course are expected to be at a novice level of competency. This course consists of a lecture component (2 hour each week) and a laboratory session (2 hours each week). Students enrolled in this course are required to attend the live theatre performance(s) listed in the syllabus outside of scheduled class time. This experience is vital to understanding and learning about the performing arts and is tied directly to significant assignments in this class. Students enrolled in this course will be required to participate in a culminating performance to demonstrate proficiency in the course outcomes. Therefore, students will be required to attend production hours outside of scheduled class time during the final exam period to attend a technical rehearsal, final dress rehearsal, and performance. The specific requirements and details regarding the live theatre performance(s) and culminating performance are outlined in the syllabus. Students should pay special attention to these requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Reading proficiency levels.
(Not offered summer.)

Course Outcomes

Define the theatre jobs in the following categories: director/producer, theatre management and administration, front of house, technical production staff, and backstage personnel.
Describe these jobs as they relate to each other and the responsibilities each job entails.
Explain the rules for accomplishing these jobs.
Define standard theatre technology.
Demonstrate collaboration in a live production situation.