RENDERING FOR THE THEATRE
 DRA 3354

Costume Techniques DRA 3302

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Troy University

Department of Speech and Theatre

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K. Course Description and Objectives:

                                     COURSE DESCRIPTION:

From the Troy University Bulletin:  “This course focuses on the major painting mediums, styles of illustration, and techniques utilized in the visual presentation of scenic, costume, properties, and lighting designs for the theatre. The student will develop artistic skills and documentation techniques through studio work in drawing, painting and model craft projects for the theatre.”

                                      COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following at an adequate level of proficiency:

The Objectives for Rendering for the Theatre are:

     Mastery of a full range of media is essential in order to develop and communicate design ideas effectively. Each of the four major media, watercolor, pen and ink, pastel and colored markers, offers a different avenue for exploring a design concept - with dramatically different results. Objectives towards that end are:

1.     To introduce to the student the knowledge of various media and techniques used in theatrical rendering.

2.     To gain comprehension concerning the various dramatic and expressive elements of rendering, including use of light and dark, line and shading, 3-dimensional illusions, perspective, theories of color, and paper choices.

3.     To know a foundation of artistic and dramatic terminology thereby creating knowledge of significant vocabulary associated with rendering and theatre.

4.     To apply presentation delivery of artistic and creative ideas.

5.     To instill comprehension and appreciation of the technicians involved in the behind the scenes work of the theatre.

Methods to Achieve These Objectives are:
1. Classroom lectures, demonstration, handouts, and discussion.
2. Practical, hands-on participation in the various techniques used in rendering.
3. Student projects demonstrating knowledge of the various rendering techniques and their applications.

L.  Text(s)

1.   For the nature of this class, the professor will supply the artwork.

 M.  Other Materials (if any):

The student needs to purchase:

1.       One sketch pad, no smaller than 9” x 12”

2.       One 7mm. Mechanical pencil

3.       One kneaded eraser 

N. Grading Methods and Weights of the Criteria

1. Assigned reading of handouts. (10%)
2. Lecture, notes, and handouts. (20%)
3. Practical, hands-on participation in the various techniques used in theatrical rendering. (20%)
4. Student projects demonstrating knowledge of the various rendering techniques and their applications. (40%)
5. Attending Troy University theatre productions (10%)

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 Assignments must be turned in on time.  Failure to turn work in on time, unless prior approval has been obtained, will result in zero (0) points for the assignment.

O.  Class procedure

1. This is a laboratory class. I will show various methods and techniques, and then the student will explore the possibilities of the media through copywork and original designs.
2. Email - Each student is required to establish an email account AND check it daily. Do this TODAY if you do not already possess an account. The first assignment is dependent upon you having a personal email address.
    

Course Requirements and Grading:

1.  Grades will be based upon projects explained and demonstrated during class lectures. Rendering techniques are more hands on and less theory than design. (For design theory, the Troy University Department of Speech and Theatre offers classes in costuming, lighting, and set design).

        2.  Grades will be assigned based upon the accumulation of points,
        with each assignment or activity worth the assigned value:

Class grading scale:      
90-100% =   900 – 1000   points  A
80-89%   =   899 -   800   points   B
70-79%   =   799 –  700    points   C
60-69%  =   699 –   600     points   D
59% and below =  below 600 points F

P.  General Supports (i.e. Computer Works, Writing Center, Tutorial Lab, etc.):

1.      Computer Works, McCartha Hall, ext. 3413

2.      Writing Center, Wright Hall, ext. 3305

3.      Counseling and Wellness Services, Adams Center, ext. 3221

 Q.  Daily Assignments, indicating deadline for adding or dropping a course, holidays, open dates, dead day, final examination, etc.:

 Subject to Change Upon Circumstances!!!

R.  Additional Services-The required Americans and Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement and other appropriate statements:

• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:   Any student whose disabilities fall within ADA must inform the instructor at the beginning of the term of any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course.

• ADDITIONAL SERVICES:    Students who have or may be dealing with a disability or learning difficulty should speak with the instructor, the office of adaptive needs program or call (670-3220/3221).  Various accommodations are available through the adaptive needs program.

• ASSESSMENT STATEMENT:  Students must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to earn State Department of Ed. Credit.

S.  Absence Policy: Attendance is required:  Make-up work will only be accepted under documented circumstances, including university excuses, letters from physicians, jury summons, military duty, or death of an immediate family member.

ATTENDANCE: All students are expected to attend every class meeting and to arrive on time. Bring your textbooks, notebooks, and something to write with EACH AND EVERY class meeting.

      Attendance, Tardiness and Preparation

There is no more important tradition and responsibility of the theatre than to be present, prepared and on time.  Points are based on 1000 point grading.

1. 3 Hour Classes - Three (3) absences are allowed.  After three absences, thirty-five (35) points for a M, W, F class and fifty-five (55) points for a T, Th class are deducted per class meeting missed.  Fifteen (15) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Twelve (12) unexcused absences in a M, W, F class is automatic failure of the course.  Eight (8) unexcused absences in T, Th class is automatic failure of the course. 
2. 2 Hour Classes – Two (2) absences are allowed. After two absences, fifty-five (55) points are deducted per class meeting missed.  Thirty (30) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Eight (8) unexcused absences is automatic failure of the course. 
3. 1 Hour Classes - One (1) absence is allowed. After one absence, one hundred (100) points from final grade are deducted per class meeting missed.  Forty-five (45) points will be deducted per class meeting you are late.  Four (4) unexcused absences is automatic failure of the course.

Tardiness is defined as arriving after the instructor has begun to teach class.

Further information on the Troy State University Attendance Policy can be found on page 54 of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Be prepared when you enter the classroom.  Being unprepared wastes the instructor’s time and your classmates’ time. 

T.  Incomplete Work Policy: An incomplete grade will be given only under extenuating circumstances (death in family, medical emergency, etc.) and when the student has made sufficient progress in meeting the requirements of the course for a grade of B or better.  A contract specifying the kinds and nature of the work to be completed with due dates will be signed by both the student and the instructor before an incomplete grade will be given.

U.  Cheating Policy: Students are held to the Code of Conduct outlined in the Oracle.

V.  Other pertinent information relating to specialization requirements (e.g. certification or licensure, teacher competencies, etc.): Students must earn a letter grade of C or better in order to earn State Department of ED. Credit.

OUTSIDE READING: (NOTE: THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO DRAMA MAJORS!!)

Policy and Exemptions:

It is a policy of the Department of Speech and Theatre that ALL classes, excluding Stagecraft Lab, Senior Capstone, and Independent Research have an additional play reading assignment. If an Independent Study is NOT replacing an existing class, the Independent Study is exempt.

Statement of Value:

Students of the theatre have no more important job than to study the general art of theatre by encouraging, developing, and enveloping themselves in its fundamental component, that being the literature.  Whether a student views himself as a generalist, a future educator, or in a more specific performance or technical area, the foundation of all work begins with a script.  The accumulated knowledge of plays, musicals, playwrights, and musical theatre composers/lyricists only increases dramaturgical knowledge.

Specific Assignment:

During the course of the semester you will be expected to read four plays of your choice in addition to any that may be part of a class assignment.  This is a requirement of all Communication Arts-Dramatics Track classes (exemptions noted above). Note that the work for the semester is cumulative in that numerous departmental classes do not result in a separate requirement.  Four plays is the assignment whether you are taking one theatre class or three. The report MUST come in the format of the Play Report Form. One is provided in the Syllabus. Email the department secretary for a copy of this form that you can reproduce. However, the form MUST BE COMPLETED USING A WORD PROCESSOR AND MUST BE KEPT IN THE STANDARD FORMAT.  DO NOT INVENT A DIFFERENT FORM OR SIZE OF TYPE, LOCATION OF ELEMENTS, ETC.

Plays may not be repeated for credit one semester (or year) to the next.  Additionally, while some re-examinations of plays read previously (high school) is permitted, the continued submission of plays which were read in high school will be noted andrejected.  The same applies to plays read in classes outside of this Department, an example being those read in TSU lit classes.

Submission:

Fall Semester Due Dates: September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1

Spring Semester Due Dates: January 21, February 21, March 21, April 21 (If any of these dates fall on a weekend, then the due date is the following Monday)

Summer Due Dates:   TBA

Submit by the due date to the Departmental Secretary in Wright Hall.  Turn in a hard copy or email as an attachment to the department office Reports are kept in your student file, available for review by the instructor, and become a part of your accumulated reading during your study with The Department.  

Last Updated: 08/12/04 12:59:06 PM