Variable Topics in Technical Production

Course Description

An intensive study of topics in technical production for the performing arts using interdisciplinary skills. Topics vary by semester. Note: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Design, build, visualize, and operate a flexible lighting system that responds spontaneously to live performance.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Capture

20%

Plot

35%

Busking/Programming

35%

Performance

30%

Grading Scale

Percentage

Letter Grade

A, A-

Excellent work; complete, detailed, consistently dynamic

B+, B, B-

Very good work; fairly complete but not consistently dynamic

C+, C, C-

Average to good work; meets minimum requirements but lacks details

D+, D, D-

Below average; sloppy, incomplete work

F

Failing; does not meet assignment goals

Grading Scale:

A 100% to 91.5%
A- < 91.4% to 89.5%
B+ < 89.4% to 87.5%
B < 87.4% to 81.5%
B- < 81.4% to 79.5%
C+ < 79.4% to 77.5%
C < 77.4% to 71.5%
C- < 71.4% to 69.5%
D+ < 69.4% to 67.5%
D < 67.4% to 61.5%
D- < 61.4% to 59.5%
F <59.4 to 0%

Attendance/Participation:

Class participation will be graded according to the following rubric:

The extent to which:

1. The student regularly attends on time.

2. The student regularly contributes or actively listens during class discussions.

3. The student Participates in hands-on activities.

4. The student demonstrates a positive attitude and respectfully conducts themself during class sessions.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.