Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Projects in Theatre is designed to allow the student to do a comprehensive, self-directed project of some aspect of technical

theatre. The student will be required to develop his/her own contract with an assigned theater instructor. The contract will be assessed on a totally individualized basis allowing for maximum flexibility in the type of study done. This course may also be used for off-campus theater activities, including internships with none PCC theatre companies. This course carries 3 credits, based on successful completion of 90 hours (or the equivalent) time working on the study/project. Hours are compiled throughout the term with final tally due by 5pm on Tuesday of finals week.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

• Implement and execute a written plan of action.
• Produce a project schedule and timeline.
• Determine project deadlines.
• Record and update production data such as schedules, locations, goals from production meetings using an online platform.

This course will be independent self-directed in nature. Regular weekly student-instructor advising sessions will occur throughout the term.

The forms of assessment will be determined by the individual instructor

Assessment strategies will include at least THREE of the following:

I Weekly student-instructor one-on-one conferences as necessary to evaluate progress of assigned project.

II Accrual of assigned shop project hours.

III Post-production evaluation between student and instructor.

IV Self-assessment of project by student.

V Fulfillment of contracted duties.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues):

•Leadership

•Critical Thinking

•Visual Communication

•Decision Making

•Time Management

•Deadlines

•Troubleshooting

Competencies & Skills:

I Proficient in basic theatre vocabulary.

II Develop technical theatre log book.

III Practice running crew duties proficiently.

IV Objective evaluation of production performance

V Objective evaluation of student’s specific part within the production process.

Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills:

I Prior participation in one or more PCC theatre classes strongly suggested.

II Oral and written command of college level English is suggested.