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CCOG for TA 250A Spring 2024

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Course Number:
TA 250A
Course Title:
Technical Theatre Production A
Credit Hours:
1
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Provides the opportunity to learn and apply elementary technical theatre skills. Participation in the main stage production required. Prerequisites: Instructor approval required, and (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Use acquired skills to support variable theatre productions from conceptualization to closing.
  2. Employ teamwork skills in order to collaborate throughout the production process.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Assessment may include:
•Evaluation of performance running crew experience
•Shop-hour participation
•Journals
•Peer evaluations
•Examinations
•Group Projects

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

•Apply techniques developed in rehearsal into the performance
•Demonstrate discipline and commitment throughout project
•Demonstrate effective listening
•Demonstrate time management skills: establishing & adhering to deadlines
•Backstage rehearsal & performance etiquette
•Teamwork
•Safe backstage practices
•Safe shop practices