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CCOG for TA 250B Spring 2024

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Course Number:
TA 250B
Course Title:
Technical Theatre Production B
Credit Hours:
2
Lecture Hours:
10
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
30

Course Description

Provides the opportunity to learn and apply basic technical theatre skills. Employs teamwork skills to collaborate throughout the production process. Participation in the main stage production required. Prerequisites: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Use integrated and acquired skills to support theatre productions from conceptualization to closing.
  2. Employ teamwork skills in order to collaborate throughout the production process.
  3. Independently navigate and troubleshoot a specific theatrical project within 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 critical thinking: conflict resolution
•Demonstrate time management skills: establishing & adhering to deadlines
•Backstage rehearsal & performance etiquette
•Teamwork
•Active Collaboration
•Safe backstage practices
•Safe shop practices