COMT250 Theater Production II (formerly COMT151)

Department of The Arts: Performance Arts

  1. Course Number and Title

    COMT250 Theater Production II (formerly COMT151)

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    COMT150 (C or better), Spring Course only

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Students taking this course must be able to utilize skills in the backstage aspects of producing a play. At least one of the following may be required: carpentry, sound control, light control, scenery painting, stage crew, hanging lights. Work is likely to be scheduled at irregular times outside of regular class meeting times. Students are expected to work a minimum of 30 hours outside of class time in their backstage area of focus. Students are required to attend all technical and dress rehearsals. Students are required to attend all performances of the college production. Students' grades are based primarily on contribution to college production.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course, which is a continuation of Introduction to Theater Production, provides practical experience in technical and/or administrative aspects of theater as gained through participation in the department’s major theatrical production during the semester.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course Learning Goals

        2. Students will be able to

        1. develop a better understanding of backstage skills required for producing a play; and
        2. develop greater proficiency in the specific area the student emphasizes, such as lighting design, sound design, or set construction.

      2. Core Learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. Not applicable

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Backstage areas of focus include the following:
        1. Stage managing
        2. Hanging, gelling, and focusing lights
        3. Running lights
        4. Running sound
        5. Building scenery
        6. Building or gathering props and furniture
        7. Scene painting
        8. Running crew

      2. The student chooses one or more areas to concentrate upon, and works in the logical sequence toward the opening of the show. This work is supervised and taught by the instructor. The student is expected to work a minimum of 30 hours on the selected area(s).

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

        1. Student participation in and contribution to college production
        2. Written self-evaluation of work
        3. Fulfillment of contractual aggreement

      2. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals (if applicable)


        3. Not applicable

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      1. The script of the play being produced is the primary reference.
      2. Textbook: See course format.
      3. The instructor and play director are resources for the specific tasks to be accomplished.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 11/09