KRISTA D. PRICE
STAGECRAFT CLASS
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE:
"Stagecraft" is a hands-on course in which students learn about, and participate in, scenic design/construction and various other backstage roles in theatre.
COURSE VALUES: Collaboration, Creativity, Problem-Solving, Trust
(for Face-to-Face AND Remote LEARNING)
Unit 1: THE STAGE & BUILD BASICS
WEEK 1: January 25-29, 2021 Welcome / The "world of the play" / Fastening Tools
WEEK 2: February 1-5, 2021 Types of Stages / Measuring & Cutting Tools / Painting Tools
WEEK 3: February 8-12, 2021 The Performance Space / Building Flats & Platforms
WEEK 4: February 15-19, 2021 Review Games (Mid-Winter Break + Snow Days)
WEEK 5: February 22-26, 2021 Finish Building Flats & Platforms / Summative Quiz
Unit 2: BACKSTAGE ROLES IN THEATRE
WEEK 6: March 1-5, 2021 What's UP There? Lighting & Fly Line Basics
WEEK 7: March 8-12, 2021 What's UP There? Lighting & Sound
WEEK 8: March 15-19, 2021 (V) What's BACK There? Stage Management & Running Crew
WEEK 9: March 22-26, 2021 What's BACK There? SM & Props
WEEK 10: April 5-9, 2021 (H) What's BACK There? Props & Costumes
WEEK 11: April 12-16, 2021 What's BACK There? Costumes, Make-up
WEEK 12: April 19-23, 2021 What's BACK There? Costumes, Make-up, Wigs / Intro to the Design Process
Unit 3: SCENIC DESIGN (& SET CONSTRUCTION)
WEEK 13: April 26-30, 2021 Literal vs. Figurative Design / Reading a Script / Needs of the Script
Musical Soundtracks (Scripts are provided in week 13, 14, & 15)
WEEK 14: May 3-7, 2021 Research / Inspiration
WEEK 15: May 10-14, 2021 Design Concept
WEEK 16: May 17-21, 2021 Napkin Sketches
WEEK 17: May 24-28, 2021 Final Musical Design Project Presentation Preparation / Design Meetings with Instructor
WEEK 18: June 1-4, 2021 Final Project PRESENTATIONS
WEEK 19: June 7-11, 2021 Course Reflection / Goodbyes