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Theatre Performance:
Scenery and Lighting Design
Instructor:
for Fall, 2008

T R: 11-12:15 WT

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Douglas B. Rankin
WH 306 (2104) WT (3095)
Home 734-4221 (answering machine)

Office Hours (WH 206)	MWF 11 am-noon
Wells Theatre most afternoons

E-mail:

drankin@monm.edu

General Course Information:

1. Textbook & Course Description:

No Text Required
A study of the basic elements of design and technology. Combines readings in design theory with practice in drafting, plotting, rendering. Each offering will concentrate on a particular design style (lighting, costume, scenery, etc.).

2. Course Objectives:

demonstrate the ability to construct effective messages in a portfolio (THEA majors will need to retain design research papers which will fulfill section I. 1. 1. of the portfolio.)
demonstrate general and specific knowledge in the field of theatre design.
demonstrate ability to apply skills and knowledge of the field to reach goals and solve problems in practical settings and professional contexts.
demonstrate the ability to perform as skillful communicators (THEA majors will need to retain as artifacts models and paperwork which will fulfill section IV. c. 2. of the portfolio.)

3. Course Policies

4. Derivation of Grade

Your final grade will be determined by a point system. Each assignment will have a maximum potential value. Your final grade will be determined by the percentage of total points.

5. Assignments Point Values

6. Calendar Daily Syllabus

August, September, October, November, December