Drama 3:  Technical Theatre

About the Class

Drama three focuses on all of the technical aspects of a production.  It is a very practical, project-based class in which students will develop proficiency in the following units:

Semester 1
Unit 1:  Student Technician Certification
Unit 2:  Set Construction and Design
Unit 3:  Theatrical Painting
Unit 4:  Theatrical Lighting

Semester 2
Unit 5:  Sound Design and Implementation
Unit 6:  Prop Design and Construction
Unit 7:  Costume Design
Unit 8:  Publicity
Unit 9:  Culminating Project 

Each of the above units will begin with an introduction on the theory, and then proceed into the practical applications of the knowledge.  Each unit will end with a final project or product, which the students will create to display mastery of the content.  The final unit, the Culminating Project, will combine all of the knowledge learned throughout the year.

Classroom and Theatre Decorum

The success of this class is dependent upon each student demonstrating responsibility and teamwork.  


Students demonstrate responsibility by:
  • Always making sure that the working area (either the classroom or the theatre space) is clean and safe.  
  • Always making sure that any equipment, tools, paint, etc. is safely and properly stored away at the end of the period.
  • ALWAYS asking for help!  Don't try and fix a problem if you don't know how!
  • Caring for the theatre.
  • Using all equipment safely.
  • Coming to class on time with a good attitude, prepared to work or learn.
Students demonstrate teamwork by:
  • Using polite language:  "Please_________," "thank you for ________," "I'd really appreciate your help with _________"
  • Supporting each other.
  • Remaining focused on the assigned tasks and not getting distracted or being distracting.
  • Being on time, cooperative, and respectful towards the other students and the teacher.

Discipline Procedures

    If a student does not demonstrate responsibility or teamwork, the following discipline plan will be followed:
  • First Occurrence............Warning
  • Second Occurrence.......Warning
  • Third Occurrence..........Student fills out GVHS Student Incident Worksheet, I call home, and everything is documented in AERIES.  Depending upon the severity of the disruption, the student may also be sent to IC.
  • Fourth Occurrence........Student is automatically sent to IC, parents are contacted, and a parent conference is requested.

Grades

Students grades will be calculated with the following weights

  • Unit Products/Projects/Tests.........................................50%
  • Writing Assignments..........................................................25%
  • Lab Projects..........................................................................20%
  • Lab Participation.................................................................10%

Materials

Students should plan to dress appropriately for this class.  Appropriate dress for this class includes:
  • A shirt and pair of pants/shorts which can get damaged by paint.
  • A pair of close-toe shoes.

The department does have a collection of old shirts, which students may borrow when painting.

Syllabus Consent Form

Below is an electronic consent form (you must be signed into your official MUHSD email address to view it).  By filling out the form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the requirements and expectations of this class.