Theatre Design and Production 1

2015-2016

Instructor Mr. Reid

Office: Building 8 Room 113
Building 4 Room 107
Office Phone (727) 893-5452 ext. 2205
ext. 1149

Your prompt attendance is required!

You are allowed 5 unexcused tardies per nine weeks. Habitual tardiness is
unacceptable and unfair to other students because instruction is interrupted every time
a late student arrives. Every five (5) unexcused tardies within a grading period count as
one unexcused absence and will also result in an hour of detention.
If you are absent, school policy allows ONE DAY for make up for each day you
missed. You must get assignments and notes from your classmates, or you can email
Mr. Reid. Take clear and complete notes and encourage your classmates to do the same.
You may need each other in the future.

Deadlines are not negotiable

Time schedules are crucial in the professional world. You lose one letter grade
on the assignment for each day you are late. If it is not in by the third, you will receive
an F on the assignment. If you miss a day of participation due to an excused absence
you may make up the time after school during a scheduled time. See Mr. Reid about
scheduling this make up work time.
Shop requirements include:
1. You must wear safety glasses when operating power tools. If you do not
wear them, your participation grade will suffer.
2. Be dressed and ready for class at the bell.
No open-toed, platform or high heeled shoes.
No loose clothing, dresses or skirts. (Shorts can be worn under dresses skirts)
Long hair must be tied back.
Personal items such as backpacks, bags and jackets must be stored in the space
provided.
No cell phones. This is a school rule!!! It will be taken from you.
(They are to remain there till the bell has rung.)
3. No food, gum or beverages are allowed in the theatre or shop. The one
exception is a closed container of water in the shop.
4. Always be aware of your surroundings and others in your area. There
are many bodies, power tools and projects, along with a great deal of electricity,
chemicals and weight, handled in a limited amount of time. Be careful!
5. No sitting while others are working: I know this seems extreme but this is a
very active class and your grade is based on your participation. Also, no one wants to be
working hard while other people just sit and watch them work.
6. Pay attention to the instructions: the information given in class is mostly for
your safety. If you do not listen to all of the instructions you can be injured by
something. Please pay close attention to the guidelines of using the equipment and the
daily instructions for a project.

Curriculum
Week 1
Introduction to the class
Expectations
Understanding our goals and what we do in the class
Getting to know one another
Week 2
Introduction (Cont.)
The basics of theatre production
Introduction to the workings of the theatre spaces and the control boards
Week 3
Introduction to the workings(cont.)
Introduction to the hand tools in the shop
Screwdrivers (Phillips, Slot, Hex, Nut Drivers)
Hammer
Nippers
Snips
Wonder bar
Etc.
Hardware
Week 4
Stationary Power Tools
Miter saw
Radial Arm Saw
Metal Cutting Miter Saw
Table Saw
Belt Sander
Drill Press
Week 5 and Week 6
Hand Power Tool Certification
Jig Saw
Router
Circular Saw
Reciprocating Saw
Belt Sander
Pneumatic
Staple gun
Socket Wrench
Nail Gun
Week 7
Personnel in Theatre
Types of Theatre
Parts of a theatre

Week 8
Lighting
Types of instrumentation
Parts of an instrument
Lenses
Reflectors
Connectors
Lamp types and Bases
Accessories
Care and Maintenance
Week 9
Scenery
Types of scenery
Ways to move scenery
Week 10
Sound Vocabulary
The Science of Sound
Week 11
Components of Sound: Amplifiers, In-put devices, Out-put devices
Connectors and cables, wireless systems, feedback, troubleshooting
Storage and Maintenance: coiling cable
Week 12
Mixing Sound: The Board
Script analysis for sound design
Write sound cues
Grading
Your final grade will consist of three areas:
1. Class participation & attitude 30%
2. Written Work (Logs, Quizzes) 20 %
3. Tests 40%
3. Production work 10%