Course description
This is an advanced course in scenic construction techniques and procedures. Students will be encouraged to formulate inventive and creative solutions to basic engineering and structural design problems. Students will continue the study of tools, materials and equipment common to the scene shop and stage, including rigging and electrics. Safe working procedures in both the construction and set up phase will be emphasized. Please note: The scene shop is a construction area. Safety footwear, eye and ear protection are mandatory.
Learning activities
Students will receive instruction in the form of lecture/demonstration followed by shop time each week, including independent work and one-on-one instruction.
Means of assessment
Assessment will be in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. Students are expected to be self-motivated and to demonstrate professionalism, which includes active participation, good attendance, punctuality, effective collaboration, and the ability to meet deadlines.
| Professionalism |
10% |
| Drafting Assignments |
20-30% |
| Contruction projects |
40-50% |
| Quizzes and exams |
20-30% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the successful student should be able to:
- Demonstrate safe working procedures when using equipment, tools and materials common to advanced scene construction techniques including metalwork and rigging.
- Develop and demonstrate skills in:
- advanced construction techniques
- basic engineering
- development and interpretation of shop plans
- cost estimation
- advanced rigging techniques.
- Develop creative problem solving skills through use of advanced construction techniques and specialized materials.
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.
Example:
- Carter, Paul. Backstage Handbook. Shelter Island: Broadway Press (current edition)
- Gillette, Michael. Theatrical Design and Production. Toronto: Mayfield Publishing (current edition)
- CSA Grade 1 Green Triangle Safety Footwear.