Production
(DEP 100-03)
Spring
2006
Lighting
Fundamentals Production
Meeting
hours: MWF: 2-6PM, TR: 7-11PM, and as
assigned
Instructor:
M. Eric Rimes
Office
Hours: As posted (generally MWF 1-2PM,
TR 11-2PM)
Course Description:
This is a laboratory class that gives
the student practical assignments based on the lighting needs of the NCSA
production schedule and performance seasons of the Schools of Drama, Dance and
Music (Opera).
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this course, students
will have advanced their skill level as theatrical electricians and lighting
technicians. The course intends to serve
as an opportunity to practice skills learned in studio or laboratory classes,
specifically but not limited to DEP 130 (Lighting Fundamentals). By applying these skills to actual
productions performed for the public, the school community or a class. Through this application, students experience
a variety of situations that prepare them for a professional workplace.
Students will be assigned to work on
the electrics crew of one or more productions in the NCSA season. Positions may include, but are not limited
to: spot operators, electrics running crew, board operator and shop technician. As part of a team of artisans (which
includes student and/or faculty performers, directors and choreographers in
addition to the production team) the students realize the lighting design of a
play, musical, opera, film, ballet or modern dance composition. Students will also be required to work in the
electrics shop at the school for a variety of assignments.
requirements:
Pre-requisite For
Class:
To insure safe working conditions for
all students, any student presenting themselves for class while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs (prescription or illegal) will be asked to leave
the class and will be given an “unexcused absence” for that period.
Class Participation:
Because of the collaborative nature
of theatre and the time constraints of most productions, it is imperative that
students learn to work as reliable team members. Students will be expected to attend each
class period listed in the section syllabi or as assigned by their crew
heads. Only illness or a family
emergency will be considered to be an excused absence. Students must notify the crew head before the
start of any work call they will miss.
The instructor must approve in advance any absence that is due to a
legitimate personal obligation. Three
occurrences of tardiness or one unexcused absence will result in a student’s
grade being dropped one full letter.
Continuing lateness will result in a grade of “F” for the course. Failure to fill out end-of-term ‘peer
evaluations’ for appropriate student colleagues will also result in the grade
being dropped one full letter.
Additional hours, outside of the
normal class times, may be required occasionally to accommodate the production
schedule. All such calls will be posted
24 hours before their starting time.
Materials:
All
students are required to have appropriate tools for their particular task.
·
8” Crescent wrench
·
3/16” flat blade screwdriver and #2
Phillips screwdriver…or
·
…10 in 1 screwdriver
·
Wire strippers (for 16-10 AWG wire)**
·
Sta-Con crimper.
·
It is suggested that students get a
small tool bag to carry tools to class and work calls.
**NOTE: Students intending to take Stage Electrics (DEP
234-236) should consider purchasing wire strippers capable of 22 – 10 AWG wire.
Policy on Make Up Work and Late Assignments:
Any student who is unable to attend a
class for reasons of illness or family emergency must notify the instructor and
contact a designated student supervisor before the start of that class
meeting. Any arrangements for working
outside of assigned hours to make up missed hours, if this is possible, must be
made with the faculty instructor.
EVALUATION AND GRADing:
Grades
will be based on both process and product.
Ability to follow directions, accuracy, and understanding of the process
will be taken into account. There will
be input from student supervisors and team members, but the instructor will
ultimately assign all grades after thorough and open discussion with the entire
D&P faculty on November 20th.
Student Responsibility for Coursework:
In submitting assignments and projects for courses, students
take responsibility for their work as a whole, and imply that, except as
properly noted, the ideas, words, material and craftsmanship are their own. In
written work, if students cite from a source of information or opinion other
than themselves without giving credit, either within the body of their texts or
in properly noted references and without using quotation marks where needed, or
otherwise fail to acknowledge the borrowings, they have in fact presented the
work, words or ideas of others as if they were their own. Failure to abide by
those simple principles of responsible scholarship is dishonest, as is
receiving or giving aid on tests, examinations or other assigned work presumed
to be independent or original. A student whose work is found to be dishonestly
accomplished and submitted as his or her own for credit will be removed from
the course with a grade of “F.”
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
In compliance with the NC School of
the Arts policy and equal access laws, the instructor will be available to
discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for students
with disabilities. Requests for academic accommodations are to be made during
the first three weeks of the trimester, except for unusual circumstances, so
arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to register with the Officer
for Student Disabilities to verify their eligibility for appropriate
accommodations.