School of Arts and Sciences

Course Syllabus

THEA 265: TECH TA – LIGHTING

Office: Loso Hall 104B Phone: 541-962-3318

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 – 11:00

Catalog description: Demonstration and practice in the use of lighting equipment for the stage. Students will hang, focus, repair, and manipulate lights for current productions. Includes 15 hours of lab work outside of class.

Course requirements: The student will be required to assist in the lighting of the EOU Theatre Program productions for the quarter. The work will include use of hand tools needed to maintain and use lighting instruments, working with the onstage rigging system and on the catwalks while learning hanging and focusing techniques. The student will also be required to spend fifteen 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:

Familiarity with the physical theatre space, particularly in relationship to the lighting system of the space.
Basic comprehension of theatrical lighting design.
Ability to read and understand working lighting drawings.
Familiarity with and ability to use tools and materials used in stage lighting.
Familiarity with basic lighting instruments.
Familiarity with the lighting board and its functions.

Course Outcomes/Major assignments:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Effectively utilize lighting instruments, reflective materials such as cycloramas and scrims and the lighting board through practical application.
Understand the process of taking a lighting design from “page to stage”.
Creatively assist in the realization of a collaborative production project.

Course Calendar:

Week One: Introduction to syllabus and class requirements.

(March 30) The use of lighting in a theatrical production.

Week Two: The lighting instrument – Part One.

(April 4 & 6 ) Practicum (MEDEA or BIG RIVER)

Week Three: The lighting instrument – Part Two.

(April 11 & 13) Practicum (MEDEA or BIG RIVER)

Week Four: Running the lighting board.

(April 18 & 20) Practicum (MEDEA or BIG RIVER)

EOU Theatre Program presents “MEDEA” by Euripides

April 14 – 16 & 21 – 23 @ 8:00 pm in the Schwarz Theatre

Week Five: Programming the lighting board.

(April 25 & 27) Practicum (BIG RIVER)

Week Six: Practicum (BIG RIVER)

(May 2 & 4) Practicum (BIG RIVER)

Week Seven: Review of “MEDEA” due; Practicum (BIG RIVER)

(May 9 & 11) Practicum (BIG RIVER)

Week Eight: Practicum (BIG RIVER)

(May 16 & 18) EOU Theatre Program presents “BIG RIVER” by Roger Miller

May 18, 19, & 20 @ 8:00 pm in the McKenzie Theatre

May 21 @ 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm in the McKenzie Theatre

Week Nine: Practicum (TALKING WITH)

(May 23 & 25) Review of “BIG RIVER” due; Practicum (TALKING WITH)

Week Ten: Practicum (TALKING WITH)

(May 30 & June 1) EOU Theatre Program presents “TALKING WITH” by Jane Martin

June 2 – 4 & 9 – 11 @ 8:00 pm in the Schwarz Theatre

The FINAL: Thursday, June 16; 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Review of ‘TALKING WITH” due

Disclaimer: Class schedule/assignments may be altered during the course of the term as needed.

Means of assessment:

1] Student’s knowledge of the different types of lighting instruments and their parts will be assessed through written examination.

2] Student’s understanding of lighting procedures such as hanging and focusing will be assessed through practical application during lab hours working on department productions.

3] Student’s understanding of lighting design techniques will be assessed by practical application of knowledge during creation of lighting for department production as well in class projects.

4] Student’s appreciation of theatrical production will be assessed through the writing of three reaction papers.

Grading method: Attendance and participation 200 pts. (10 pts. per class)

Quality of work/Attention to detail 200 pts.

Examination 200 pts.

Review of EUO productions 300 pts. (100 pts. each)

Practicum requirements 300 pts. (20 pts. per hour)

TOTAL 1200 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. Three times late will qualify for one absence.

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.