Unit
in Technical Theatre Mini Units Curriculum
Culminating Project
Created by Josh Hatt
Once students have completed the five Tech Theatre Units (Lighting, Sound, Costume, Staging, Free Play Makeup), you can give them this culminating project.
Depending on how you structured your technical theatre unit, you can adapt this project to suit your needs and context.
Up to this point, all the work in the units have been exploratory. This is where students will apply their skills and knowledge.
Start here
In this project-based assignment, students will present an original scene and collaborate to produce a technically effective production. Students will work in technical specialist areas, designing all plots and technical scripts necessary.
As students prepare, they should always refer back to the driving question for the project: “How can we, as theatre technicians, create a technically effective production?”
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
- 5 demonstrate understanding of symbolism and psychological implications of colour, texture, line and shape
- 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
- 5 demonstrate understanding of functions of standard lighting instruments: flood, fresnel, ellipsoidal, follow spotlight, border lights
- 7 demonstrate understanding of basic functions of lighting control systems
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Makeup
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of makeup
- 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
- 8 differentiate between abstract, straight and character makeups
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Properties
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Set
- 1 demonstrate understanding of the purpose of stage scenery
- 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
- 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
Technical Theatre/Design 10-20-30 - Management - Sound
Junior Orientation
- demonstrate a willingness to take calculated and reasonable risks
- 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-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 willingness to make a decision, act upon it and accept the results
- extend the ability to explore meaning through abstract concepts
- extend the ability to think imaginatively and creatively
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
Senior Goal III Objectives
Get instant access to this and everything else in the Drama Teacher Academy
