Hamersley, Zach

Norton, Daniel

English

University of Montana

University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi9-2013THTR 107A.03: Theatre Production - LightingZach HamersleyUniversity of Montana - Missoula, zach.hamersley@umontana.eduDaniel NortonUniversity of Montana - Missoula, daniel.norton@umontana.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationHamersley, Zach and Norton, Daniel, "THTR 107A.03: Theatre Production - Lighting" (2013). Syllabi. 434.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/434THTR 107A-03 -FALL 2013 THEATRE PRODUCTION 1: LIGHT SHOP M/W 2:10-5:00pm; PARTY 131Instructors: Zach Hamersley & Daniel Norton School of Theatre & Dance PARTV 131zach.hamersley@umontana.edu; daniel.norton@umontana.eduOffice hours- Dan(419.360.1335) -Tuesday 12 P.M. -2 P.M., Thursday 12 P.M. -  2 P.M. Office hours- Zach-Monday 9 A.M. -11 A.M., Wednesday 9 A.M -  11 A.M.Class Objectives:o The ability to efficiently, knowledgeably, and safely perform tasks, in a timely manner, in order to ensure the technical success of the production.o The ability to understand and function in the role of stage electrician for theatre and dance.o The ability to understand and appreciate the importance of technical theatre in the performing arts.o The ability to understand and appreciate the hierarchy of theatre.o An understanding and implementation of safety practices and equipment maintenance.o Understand and practice the proper usage and application of power cable, color media, safety cables, gobos, andlight control consoles.o Understand how to SAFELY operate the rigging system including the fly rail and weight loading.Course Description:This course will enable you to get the hands on experience as a stage electrician. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to be a deck electrician for any theatrical production. Attendance to class and show hangs is MANDATORY! Failure to attend a class or work call will result in a lack of hours and subsequently result in a lower class average. We do have a lot of work to do during normal lab hours, however, the vital work calls happen on the weekend. The weekend calls are the actual show hang/focus/and strike of each show that we have. There is no way we can make up hours unless an absence has been previously arranged with the shop manager. This does not warrant missing regularly scheduled class times and work calls. Attendance is required on all calls that you have been assigned to.Grading:Show Hang Calls- Show Focus Calls- Show Strike Calls- Class Attendance- Teamwork and attitude- Total300 Points 300 Points 300 Points 150 Points 100 Points 1150 PointsRequired Tools:-Closed Toe and Heel Shoes: you WILL be marked absent otherwise. -8” Crescent-Wrench: our most important tool. Buy one immediately.-Tie-off: Falling tools can kill. Any tool overhead MUST be tied off. Anyone working in the grid or catwalks must empty their pockets before going up. Bring nothing into an overhead space except your tools.Hard hats (Provided by University)Suggested Materials:-Gloves -Water BottleRecommended Texts:-Shelley, Louis Steven. A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting -Mobsby, Nick. Practical DMX -Carter, Paul. The Backstage Handbook -Mumm, Robert C. The Photometries Handbook*Disclaimer: All dates, times, and locations are tentative. Please contact the professor should you have any questions or concerns.Term Schedule: Fall 2013Date Production Task Theatre Call Time WhoSat, Sept. 14 Avenue Q Hang Montana 9:00A-Finish ATT.Sat, Sept. 21 Avenue Q Focus Montana 9:00 A-Finish ATT.Sat, Oct. 5 Distracted Hang Masquer 9:00 A -Finish ATT.Sat, Oct. 12 Distracted Focus Masquer 9:00 A-Finish ALLSat, Oct 12 Avenue Q Strike Montana TBD -Finish ALLSat, Nov. 2 Angels Hang Montana 9:00 A-Finish ALLSat, Nov. 2 Distracted Strike Masquer TBD-Finish ALLSat, Nov. 9 Angels Focus Montana 9:00 A- Finish ALLSat, Nov. 16 Dance Hang Masquer 9:00 A-Finish ALLSat, Nov. 23 Dance Focus Masquer 9:00 A-Finish ATT.Sat, Dec. 7-Final Dance/Angels Strike Both TBD-Finish ATT.Early is on time, on time is LATE, and late is unacceptable! This is because the time listed is the START time, not the arrival time. You should arrive early and give yourself enough time to put away personal items and get ready to work. If you show up impaired or unprepared to any class or work call you will be sent home and lose those hours.Academic Misconduct, Student Conduct Code, and other PoliciesAll students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at http://life.umt.edu/vr)sa/student conduct.php.All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online at http://www.umt.edu/theatredance/about/handbook.There is inherent risk involved in many Theatre & Dance classes as they are very physical in nature. Please proceed through class, shop time, or rehearsal with caution. Always be mindful of your personal safety and the safety of others. Students participating in class/shop/rehearsal/performance do so at their own risk.Due to safety considerations, at no point during a student’s time spent in class or serving on a production (in any capacity) should non-enrolled persons be guests of that student without my consent. Presence of such unauthorized persons in a class, shop, or any backstage/off-stage area will negatively affect a student’s grade.Students with disabilities may request reasonable modifications by contacting me. The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities, instructors, and Disability Services for Students (DSS). “Reasonable” means the University permits no fundamental alterations of academic standards or retroactive modifications. For more information, please consult http://life.umt.edu/dss/.

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