PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MASTER SYLLABUS
PLAY PRODUCTION II
THE 2311
Class Hours: 3.0   Credit Hours: 3.0   
Laboratory Hours: 4.0-16.0 (varies per week)   Date Revised: Spring 01  
       
Catalog Course Description:    
  Practical experience in a laboratory setting in the different phases of play production.  Intermediate-level production with a writing assignment required.  May be repeated once for credit (maximum of 6 hours). 
Entry Level Standards:    
  The main competency necessary to participate in Play Production is the willingness to commit time to the rehearsal process and/or the construction of scenery, props, costumes, etc. and/or business management. The instructor based on try-outs, previous experience, demonstrated talent, portfolios, etc assigns performance roles and stage manager level positions, designers and other areas of responsibility.  Since the student has taken THE 1311 it is assumed that a level of basic knowledge of theatre has been attained. 
Prerequisite:    
  THE 1311 or consent of instructor
Textbook(s) and Other Reference Materials Basic to the Course:  
  A copy of the script for the play being produced. Library research is necessary.
I. Week/Unit/Topic Basis:    
  Week  Topic
  1 Course Overview; Understanding the various positions for a production
  2 Auditions
  3 Theatre definitions
  4 Read through
  5 Blocking
  6 Blocking
  7 Character work; Construction of scenery, props and costumes
  8 Character work; Construction 
  9 Off-book; Construction
  10 Run through; Lights and sound
  11 Technical rehearsals
  12 Dress rehearsal/preview
  13 Performance
  14 Performance
  15 Return scenery, properties, costumes and props
  16 Evaluation of the production experience
II. Course Objectives*:    
  A. Give students practical working experience in their specific discipline. II.1, II.2
  B. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various aspects of play production. I.5
  C. Recognize and appreciate the aesthetics of the theatrical production. I.5, II.1, II.2
  D. Relate individual needs to the collaborative effort of the team.  II.1, II.2, III.3
*Roman numerals after course objectives reference goals of the university parallel program.
III. Instructional Processes*:     
Students will:      
  1. Work under a director to produce a fully staged production. Specifically actors will work with other actors and cooperate with the technicians.  Technicians will work under the technical director in cooperation with the director. Business and publicity students will work with the Public Relations personnel and the director. Personal Development Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Cultural Diversity and Social Adaptation Outcome, Active Learning Strategies, Transitional Strategies
  2. Perform tasks and duties specific to their assigned discipline. Personal Development Outcome, Problem Solving and Decision Making Outcome, Active Learning Strategies, Transitional Strategies
  3. Work as a collaborative team to fulfill the author’s intent and the director’s concept of the play. Communication Outcome, Problem and Decision making Outcome, Active Learning Strategies, Transitional Strategies
*Strategies and outcomes listed after instructional processes reference Pellissippi State’s goals for strengthening general education knowledge and skills, connecting coursework to experiences beyond the classroom, and encouraging students to take active and responsible roles in the educational process.
IV. Expectations for Student Performance*: 
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Collaborate and effectively communicate when scheduling rehearsals, technical work and performances. A, D
2. Study the theme of a production and make a significant contribution to either the acting/directing, technical or business areas of a production. A, B, C, D 
3. Analyze and cope with the pressures of deadlines in a live performance. A, D
4. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in their theatrical discipline in a confident and professional way. A, B, C, D
5. Understand the duties, responsibilities, and rewards of the various positions necessary to produce a play including, producer, director, stage manager, business manager, publicist, technical director, crew member, designer and actor. A, C 
6. Participate in a technical area of theatre. A, B, C, D
7. Understand the art of creating a role. B, C
8. Research effectively. B
9. Have a basic knowledge of theatrical terms both behind the scenes and on stage. B
10. Understand the rules, regulations and courtesies of the theatrical world. A, B, D
11. Be able to read the various work orders and call sheets for theatre. B
12. Understand the requirements of a theatrical production. A, B, C, D
*Letters after performance expectations reference the course objectives listed above.
V. Evaluation:
A. Testing Procedures:
There are no formal tests.
B. Laboratory Expectations:
This course is in a laboratory setting in which the student learns by participating in a fully 
staged production and accomplishing assigned tasks in his discipline. The nature of the work for THE 2311 is basically the same as that of THE 1311, but the work is more intensive, greater responsibilities are assigned and a higher level of expertise is expected.  At the beginning of the term (rehearsal process) the student and the teacher reach a written understanding as to what   his responsibilities will be and the standard for a specific grade through a contract. The instructor establishes the A, B, and C contract and sets the pass/fail standard for each assignment. The student then chooses a grade between A and C. The contract may be reevaluated during the rehearsal period.

A student will work approximately seven hours a week or 112 hours over the semester. However, some positions will require longer hours for six weeks of rehearsal and performances and not as many during the other weeks. The teacher will periodically assess the work of the student and discuss the evaluation with him.

The immediate supervisor or crew head will fill out an evaluation form rating his work. A time sheet recording all hours worked during the production will be filled out by the student and signed by the supervisor.

In order to pass all students are expected to
1. read and study the entire script.
2. support the production in any way necessary.
3. attend all rehearsals and/or production meetings and/or crew work for which he is called.
4. complete assignments at the appointed time.
5. attend all final rehearsals and performances if he is an actor or part of the running crew.
6. participate in strike.
7. keep an ongoing journal of all of his tasks performed and his reaction to them.
C. Field Work:
N/A
D. Other Evaluation Methods:
N/A
E. Grading Scale:
An agreed upon contract designating the position and amount of work expected with Pass/fail on each assignment.
VI. Policies:
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory. Students must attend seventy-five percent (75%) of their assigned responsibilities in order to receive credit. Grades, however will be affected by any time missed up to the twenty-five percent (25%) absence minimum.