DRA 116 - Stagecraft

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Drama

Description:

This is a workshop course; you will learn by doing. Students have the opportunity to learn how to paint scenic efforts, design stage lighting and sound, and construct basic set pieces and architectural details. Students will also learn the basics of costume and makeup design and apply those basic concepts, creating costumes and applying makeup designs such as corrective makeup and old-age. Students must attend all rehearsals and performances where they will serve as members of the stage crew or the lighting and sound crew. Students can expect to work a considerable number of hours outside the normal classroom meeting time. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Design a simple stage set; Design basic stage lighting; Use basic carpenter's tools safely and with precision; Paint simple scenic efforts, such as rocks, wood, texture, etc; Orchestrate the movements of a stage crew to efficiently remove and erect stage sets before during and after performances; Operate a basic lighting control board and sound equipment on cue; Apply basic and old-age makeup; Apply scars and bruises using makeup techniques learned in class; Demonstrate knowledge of period makeup, hair, and costumes; Design costumes for a specific play from concept to final design; Create makeup and hair design for specific play.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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