Course Syllabus
THEA 264: TECH TA – SCENIC CONSTRUCTION
KENN WHEELER kwheeler@eou.edu
Office: Loso Hall 104C Phone: 541-962-3318
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 – 11:00
Catalog description: Introduction to techniques and tools of designing and mounting stage productions. Lab content based on currently scheduled shows. Includes 20 hours of lab work besides scheduled class time.
Course requirements: The students will be required to assist in the construction and lighting of the EOU Theatre department for the quarter. The work will include use of hand tools and power tools, working with wood and painting techniques. The student will also be required to spend twenty hours outside of class in same type of work.
Text: None
Materials: Student will be furnished with proper tools for the work to be done. Student will need to furnish a set of work clothes, appropriate foot attire and gloves to protect their hands.
Course Objectives:
Course Outcomes/Major assignments:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Calendar:
Week One: Introduction to syllabus and class requirements.
(January 5) Organization of Scene Shop.
Clean the Scene Shop
MANDATORY: Saturday, January 8 @11:00 a.m. Scene Shop. Learning to use and
respect power tools. (This will count toward your lab hours)
Week Two: Costume Shop renovations.
(January 10 & 12) Relocation of Scenic elements.
Week Three: Building a flat.
(January 18 & 20) Building a platform.
Week Four: Practicum
(January 24 & 26)
Week Five: Practicum
(Jan. 30 & Feb. 2) EOU Theatre Program presents “Opera Comique” by Nagle Jackson February 3 – 5 &
10 – 12 8:00 pm in the Lyle Schwarz Theatre
Week Six: Scene Painting Techniques
(February 7 & 9)
Week Seven: Review of Opera Comique due
(February 14 & 16) Three Dimensional Scenery
Week Eight: Practical Application
(February 21 & 23)
Week Nine: Practicum
(Feb 28 & Mar 2)
Week Ten: Practicum
(March 7 & 9) EOU Theatre Program presents “Cabaretc. II” March 11 & 12, 8:00 pm in the McKenzie
Theatre
The FINAL: Monday, March 14: 8:00 – 10:00 am
Review of Cabaretc II due
Disclaimer: Class schedule/assignments may be altered during the course of the term as needed.
Means of assessment:
1] Students’ knowledge of tools used in scenery construction will be assessed through written examination.
2] Students’ understanding of constructions techniques will be assessed through practical application during construction of
scenery for department productions.
3] Students’ understanding of basic painting techniques will be assessed by practical application of knowledge during
creation of scenery for department production as well in class painting project.
Grading method: Attendance and participation 200 pts. (10 pts. per class)
Quality of work/Attention to detail 250 pts.
Examination 200 pts.
Review of EUO productions 200 pts. (100 pts. each)
Practicum requirements 250 pts.
TOTAL 1100 pts.
95% - 100% = A
91% - 95% = A-
87% - 91% = B+
83% - 87% = B
79% - 83% = B-
75% - 79% = C+
71% - 75% = C
67% - 71% = C-
63% - 67% = D+
60% - 63% = D
Below 60% = F
Attendance/Lateness Policy: Students are responsible for attending class every time that it is held. Absences will result in a loss of ten points. The only exception is mandatory university sponsored events and THEN, ONLY if I know in advance. Work due on a day that you miss will be accepted with a 10% deduction per each period it is late.
Statement of Academic Misconduct:
Eastern Oregon University places a high value upon the integrity of its student scholars. Any student found guilty of an act of academic misconduct (including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or theft of an examination or supplies) may be subject to having his or her grade reduced in the course in question. It might also require your being placed on probation or suspended from the university, or being expelled from the university – or a combination of these. (Please see Section II of the 2002-2003 Student handbook and Planning Calendar: Campus Citizenship (Academic), p. 32ff: Campus Citizenship (Behavior), p41ff.)
If you have a documented disability or suspect that you have a learning problem and need reasonable accommodations, please contact Disability Services program in Loso Hall. Telephone: 962-3081.