Unit
in Stagecraft Without a Theatre Curriculum
Culminating Project
Created by Karen Loftus
Now it’s time for your students to take everything they’ve learned and creatively apply those skills. The goal is for students to take what they’ve been exposed to, explored, and researched about each of the arts and crafts of technical theatre and apply it to a project.
Standards Addressed
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Costume
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of costume
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in costume design
- 3 recognize the importance of artistic unity in costume design
- 4 demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- 5 demonstrate understanding of symbolism and psychological implications of colour, texture, line and shape
- 6 demonstrate understanding of the value of the sketch as a tool in creating and communicating ideas in costume design
- 7 demonstrate understanding of techniques of costume organization, care, maintenance, cleaning and storage
- 8 prepare rough costume plot based on a script
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Lighting
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage lighting
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in lighting design
- 3 demonstrate understanding of the important of artistic unity in lighting design
- 4 demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- 5 demonstrate understanding of functions of standard lighting instruments: flood, fresnel, ellipsoidal, follow spotlight, border lights
- 6 demonstrate understanding of functions of gels, barn doors, gobos, c-clamps, shutters
- 7 demonstrate understanding of basic functions of lighting control systems
- 8 demonstrate understanding of symbolism and psychological implications of colour, angle, intensity and timing in creating mood
- 9 demonstrate understanding that gels affect the way colour is perceived in scenery, costume and makeup
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Makeup
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of makeup
- 10 prepare a makeup chart for a specific character
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in makeup design
- 3 demonstrate understanding of the importance of artistic unity in makeup design
- 4 show awareness of need for safety and cleanliness when working with makeup
- 6 compile a makeup morgue
- 7 identify basic makeup supplies: bases, highlights, shadows, liners, powders, cleansers, brushes, sponges, crepe hair, adhesives
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Properties
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage properties
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in properties design
- 3 recognize the importance of artistic unity in properties design
- 4 demonstrate knowledge if appropriate safety procedures
- 5 recognize different types of properties: set properties, hand properties, rehearsal properties
- 7 develop a properties list for a specific script
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Set
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage scenery
- 10 demonstrate understanding of and use ground plans
- 11 demonstrate understanding of proper placement of stage scenery: balancing, angling, masking, sight lines, backdrops, scrims
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in set design
- 3 recognize the importance of artistic unity in set design
- 4 recognize and use theatre terminology related to the proscenium
- 5 demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- 6 recognize different types of stages: proscenium, thrust, arena, flexible
- 7 demonstrate understanding of symbolism and psychological implications of colour, texture, line, mass and form
- 8 recognize different types of scenery: bare stage, curtain set, drop and wing set, box set, unit set, suggestive or selective set, flats, projections, scrims, cyclorama
- 9 demonstrate understanding of and use scale
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Sound
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage sound
- 2 recognize the importance of illusion in sound design
- 3 recognize the importance of artistic unity in sound design
- 4 demonstrate knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- 6 demonstrate understanding that the acoustics of a space affect sound
- 7 create live sound effects
- 8 show awareness of available recorded material; e.g., sound effects records, recorded music
Junior Orientation
- focus concentration on one task at a time
- generate imaginative and creative solutions to problems
- listen effectively
- meet deadlines and follow through on individual and group commitments
- offer and accept constructive criticism, given specific guidelines, with a desire to improve
- share ideas confidently with others
- support positively the work of others
- work cooperatively and productively with all members of the class in pairs, small groups and large groups
Junior Goal I Objectives
- develop a sense of responsibility and commitment
- develop self-confidence
- develop self-discipline
- develop the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
- develop the ability to interact effectively and constructively in a group process
- develop the ability to offer and accept constructive criticism
- develop the willingness to make a decision, act upon it and accept the results
- extend the ability to think imaginatively and creatively
- strengthen powers of concentration
Technical Theatre - Levels I, II, III - Awareness
- 1 recognize the basic terminology associated with the component being studied
- 2 demonstrate understanding of the basic functions of the component being studied.
- 3 show awareness of the importance of research
- 4 show awareness of available resources pertaining to the component being studied; e.g., supplies, libraries and theatre companies
- 5 demonstrate understanding of the various conventions of the components being studied
Technical Theatre - Levels I, II, III - Readiness
- 10 demonstrate understanding of and use appropriate methods and tools for designing the project; e.g., makeup charts, cue sheets, working drawing
- 11 arrange and sequence time, ideas, information, materials and/or personnel for achievement of the project
- 6 demonstrate understanding of the importance of planning and organization
- 7 select a project appropriate to the component being studied
- 8 demonstrate understanding of the use of colour, shape and texture to achieve a desired effect
- 9 use sketching to explore ideas for the project
Technical Theatre - Application
- 12 demonstrate understanding of and apply appropriate regulations, procedures and precautions to ensure safe working conditions
- 13 determine and acquire necessary supplies or substitutes to construct the planned project
- 14 use appropriate tools and skills to assemble or construct the planned project
- 15 use the project
- 16 demonstrate the integration of technical theatre with other disciplines in order to enhance dramatic communication
Senior Goal I Objectives
- apply imaginative and creative thought to problem-solving situations
- demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment, individually and to the group
- demonstrate the ability to considered decisions, act upon them and accept the results
- demonstrate the ability to contribute effectively and constructively to the group process
- demonstrate the ability to initiate, organize and present a project within a given set of guidelines
- extend the ability to concentrate
- increase self-discipline
Orientation Drama 10
- concentrate on the task at hand
- demonstrate effective use and management of time
- demonstrate self-discipline, self-direction and a sense of responsibility
- listen to self and others
- make effective decisions or choices
- offer and accept constructive criticism with a desire to progress
- positively support the work of others
- share ideas confidently
- solve problems imaginatively and creatively
- work cooperatively and productively
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