Theatre Technology
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Advanced Theatre Technology
Teacher: Danyelle Dunavold, M.A.T.
Contact Information: danyelledunavold@iusd.org
949-936-7261
Class Location: Northwood High School,
Drama Room 605
Class Schedule: Monday – Friday
Period 8*
*NHS is on a block schedule, so
days of the week vary.
CTE Course Industry Sector &
Career Pathway:
Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Production and Managerial
Arts
Course Credit: 5 credits/semester
Course Hours: 2 Semesters, 360 Hours
Grades: 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides instruction and training for students interested in stage design. Students that
achieve competency in this course will develop skills in stagecraft design and will be prepared
for entry-level employment. Entry-level positions include set decorator, set designer and
assistant art director. Instruction and hands-on experience includes set architecture, design
elements, stage management, lighting design, costume design and make-up application.
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aspect of your course: the content, overall structure of your course, required readings,
forms of assessment, and your grading procedures.
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3-5 major learning outcomes for the course for the major units of instruction.
By the end of this course, students will:
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identify interpret construct differentiate create defend
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1. Identify pertinent research problems, and formulate a research plan.
2. Summarize each of Erikson's stages of development.
3. Describe the major sociological perspectives and illustrate how each perspective
relates to events in their daily lives.
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES:
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outcomes. Also identify any classroom management procedures for your students to
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making up assignments when absent, behaviors in the classroom, etc.
TEXTBOOKS, READINGS, AND OTHER MATERIALS:
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COURSE POLICIES:
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Attendance and tardiness
Class participation
Assignments and homework including missed exams or assignments,
assignment submission, and academic honesty
Accommodations for students with disabilities or special needs.
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