Introduction to Drafting for Stage

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Course
STGE 1160
Discontinued
No
Course code
STGE 1160
Descriptive
Introduction to Drafting for Stage
Department
Stagecraft & Event Technology
Faculty
Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Credits
1.00
Start date
End term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester length
5 weeks
Max class size
25
Contact hours

Lecture: 1.5 hours/week

and

Lab: 2.5 hours/week

to a maximum of 20 hours

Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning activities

Students will receive a combination of lecture and drafting studio time that includes independent work and one-on-one instruction.

Course description
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of drafting for the performing arts. Theatre terminology and perspective sketching will be introduced.
Course content
  • Basic Theatre Terminology
  • USITT Drafting Standards
  • Line Weight and Drafting Techniques
  • Hand Drafting Tools:
    • T-squares
    • Triangles
    • Scale Rulers
  • Theatrical Drawings:
    • Ground Plans
    • Elevations
    • Isometrics
    • Cross Sections
    • Perspective Drawing
Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the successful student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of theatre terminology as a language for the course and program;
  • Demonstrate the correct use of basic manual drafting equipment and correct working procedures;
  • Understand the basic elements of drafting (ground plans, elevations, isometrics and cross sections) working to United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT) standards.
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule will be presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.

Students are expected to be self-motivated and to demonstrate professionalism, which includes active participation, good attendance, punctuality, effective collaboration, and ability to meet deadlines.

Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation in the course as part of the student’s graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the instructor’s course outline.

Sample Grading Scheme: 

Quizzes 20%
Drafting Assignment 30%
Perspective Assignment 30%
Professionalism and Attendance 20%
Total:  100%

 

 

Textbook materials

A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the Instructor’s Course Outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester.

 

Prerequisites

Registered in the Stagecraft and Event Technology program or permission of the instructor

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

None