Description:

Students will gain professional technical theater experience in this course by working as an apprentice for the theater department and an outside professional performing arts agency. While on campus and/or on location, students will build and install a stage and/or scenery as they work alongside theater professionals to execute theatrical productions. 4 hrs. lab/wk. This course is offered in summer only; permission from instructor is required to enroll.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Participate in the staging and scenery construction required for repertory theatrical productions.
2. Identify the basic parts and functions of the theatrical scene shop.
3. Use basic tools and equipment related to theatre.
4. Exercise selected procedures related to mounting a theatrical performance.
5. Demonstrate productive work habits.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Participate as a theatrical production apprentice.
   A. Work as a member of the load-in crew on professional productions.
   B. Work in one or more of the following positions:
      1. Stagehand
      2. Rigger
      3. Scenic artist
      4. Properties installation

II. Accomplish pre-performance work in the theaters and/or scene shops
constructing and assembling the productions, including:
   A. Hands-on use of carpentry and construction tools and stage
equipment.
   B. Operation of sewing machines and painting/decorating implements.

III. Exhibit professional behavior as exhibited by:
   A. Attendance at required work calls.
   B. Completion of assigned tasks.
   C. Punctuality, cooperation with theatre professionals and fellow
apprentices, and the care of equipment and materials.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

* • Attendance at required work calls.
* • Completion of assigned tasks.
* • Professionalism, as exhibited by punctuality, cooperation with
instructor and co-workers, and care of equipment and materials.
* • Completion of required hours.

Grading Criteria:
160 hours or more = A
140 - 159 hours   = B
139 - 120 hours   = C
119 - 100 hours   = D
99 or fewer hours = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.