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Tech Theatre Tool Kit
Brandon GoodmanHouston [email protected]
Housekeeping❑ Use the Q&A button on the bottom (or top) of
your screen at any time to ask a question.❑ Use the chat button if you have a tech problem. ❑ We’ll stop, if we can. If not, there will be time at
the end of the webinar.
• Tech Theatre Toolkit overview
• Tips for creating your curriculum and using online tools
• Sample unit in detail: Unit 1“Getting a Glimpse”
• Sample lesson in detail: Cosplay & Costume Design
• A brief look at the rest of the units
• Q & A
What to expect
Tech Theatre Curriculum Overview
• Based on the 2014 National Theatre Standards
• Flexible modules span two semesters
• Based on meeting 5 days a week
• Combines student driven projects with hands on work
• Culminates in a student portfolio presentation
✔Customizable PowerPoints
✔Sample units and lesson plans
✔Overall curriculum map for scope & sequence
✔Standards alignment
✔Resources and links
What’s in your toolkit
Tech Theatre Curriculum: First Semester
UNIT Description Took Kit Resource
Unit 1 –Intro to Tech Theatre weeks 1-6
Project based learning to review classroom procedures, online tools and general stagecraft topics.
Detailed PowerPoints for teacher and student use.
Unit 2- Set Constructionweeks 6-12
This unit mainly relies on teacher led instruction.
Sample lesson plans for teacher driven instruction
Unit 3- Costumes, props and make-up. Weeks 12-18
Project based learning Detailed Costuming PowerPoints for teacher and student use – props and make up lesson plans.
Tech Theatre Curriculum: Second Semester
UNIT Description Tool Kit Resource
Unit 4 - Lighting(weeks 25-30)
Project based learning
Detailed PowerPoints for teacher and student use.
Unit 5- Sound(weeks 31-33)
Project based learning
Sample lesson plan and Model Cornerstone Assessment.
Unit 6- Theatre Marketing (weeks 34-36)
Project based learning
Sample lesson plan.
Unit 7- Roles in Theatre and Portfolio(weeks 37-42)
Research and portfolio project.FINALS
Sample formats and lesson plans.
Creating your CurriculumWhat is going to work best for your
department as well as for content mastery?
• Outline your calendar. - sub days- space use
• - production weeks
• Consider student abilities.- evaluate prior knowledge - plan for student mentors - create team leaders
• Think challenge and engage. - challenge yourself & your students
• - utilize students in productions• - be flexible
○ What days will you need indndent
Planning your curriculum.
Choose documentation & communication tools.
- Google Drive
- Remind 101
- Website
Make connections.
- Connect classwork with productions.
- Incorporate other disciplines.
Structuring your class.
Unit 1: Intro to Tech Theatre
Sample UnitDeep Dive into the first weeks
Week 1 “Getting a Glimpse”● Core Values● Elements of Design ● Name Plate Project ● “About Me” Presentation
Sample Unit Detail
Core Values
The Core Value that I identify with the most is………
Which Core Value do you most identify with? How are these effective with a team mentality? Which one will be your biggest challenge? How can these values apply outside of class?
1. Present your Design Nameplate 2. Personality Type - Did you agree with this? Why or
Why not? 3. What are you looking forward to the most this year?4. 5 Photos that represent you and your style.
About Me Presentation
Parts of the Stage● PAC Tour/Scavenger Hunt● Stage Directions ● Fly Calls ● 5 Types of Stages
Week 2
Theatre History● Greek ● Roman ● Italian● Elizabethan● Noh
Week 3
Stage Presentations● Stage Diorama● Google Presentation● Gallery Walk with Feedback ● Rubrics for Evaluation
Week 4
Tool Safety● Common Tools ● Identification ● Paper Test ● Application - Guided
Week 5 & 6
Paper Tool Test
Prop Table Style● Cover Table in Paper ● Lay out all common tools ● Draw Boxes around each
and label ● Week long gallery & timed
races. ● Guided Use - Assessment
Tool Identification/Application
Rehearse...● Set your goals as a class ● Discover with them● Stress Safety ● Rehearse Daily
Final Wrap Up on Unit
Sample LessonDeep Dive into Costuming and
Make-Up
Costumes Make-up● Elements of Design● Personalized Character
○ Body ○ Prop○ Head Piece
● Character Parade and Photoshoot!
● Face Charts● Make-Up Morgue - Google
Slides ● Corrective/Fantasy/Old Age ● Demonstrations ● Application with Character
Cosplay in the Classroom
Unit at a GlanceWeek Days Objective Standards Essential Questions Paperwork Notes
Nov 4 - 8 5 Intro to CostumesTH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II.
TH:Cr1.1.IIIHow has fashion impacted
Theatre over the years?
Nov 11 - 15 5 Cosplay ConstructionTH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II.
TH:Cr1.1.IIICan the costume be created
before the character?
Nov 18 - 22 5 Prop ConstructionTH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II.
TH:Cr1.1.IIIHow can found objects be
modified on a budget? Finish Project Production WeekNov 25 - 29 Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Dec 2 - Dec 6 5 Makeup Morgue
TH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II. TH:Cr1.1.III
How do environmental elements affect the nature of
the human face/body?
Dec 9 - 13 5Make Up
PresentationsTH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II.
TH:Cr1.1.IIIWhat style do you identify with
most and why? Costume Application Production Week
Dec 16 - 20 5 FinalsTH:Cr1.1.I. TH:Cr1.1.II.
TH:Cr1.1.III
ObjectiveWE will be exploring the world of cosplay in relationship to creating characters, costumes,
and props in the classroom as we create and our own cosplay character.
Week 1
Noun:The practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, especially one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime.
What is Cosplay?
Costume Must Haves
Designs Must Include: Armor
Weapon or PropHeadpiece or Helmet
Fantastic Story
Level 1 - Design● Objective: Creating Characters and
Costumes ● Supplies: Paper, Pencil, Cosplay Video
and Imaginations● Discussion - Elements of Design● Duration: 1 Week
Level 1
Add to your Google Slide● What is your character's backstory? 2 slides 2 pictures● How do you identify with this character? 1 slide ● What is going to be the most difficult part? 1 slide● What roots do those character share with other
cultures? ● Rough Draft of Character Rendering & Ideas! lide
Level 2 - Sharing Ideas
Renderings:● Assign Color and Texture to your
pieces
● Use the costume measurement sheet to label what size your pieces will need to be on your tracing paper.
Level 3 - Design Work
Fabrication● Tutorial Videos - Armor● Plastic Wrap● Tape ● Student Supplies List ● EVA Foam - Advanced
Level 4 - Construction
Pyro - Paper Bug Bear - EVA
Classwork Examples
Leveled Up! ● Take photos of your
journey● Include all supporting
renderings and research● Character Backstory● Character Backdrop● Character Parade Day!
Presentation Time!
Photo Shoot Day
Use a photo editing tool to crop the students photos onto a background they have chosen for their character.
Make-up Morgue ● Various stages of age - 5 Slides, 5 Pictures Per● Period Styles - 5 Slides, 5 Pictures Per● Fantasy - 5 Slides, 5 Pictures Per ● Pick your own adventure - 5 Slides, 5 Pictures
Per
Present your slides next class!
Make Up Unit
Parts of the FaceWorry LinesNasolabial FoldsOral CommissuresSmile Lines Perioral Lines Periorbital Lines Glabellar Lines
Make-Up Unit
Photo Opp!● Take a clear photo ● Print full size ● Use a pencil to trace your
face - soft detail● Go over with Pen● Make Copies● Personal Face Charts!
Face Charts
Using your own Face Chart
Draw and label all 7 areas parts of the face.
Demonstrations tomorrow!
Parts of the Face Quiz
Model Selection● Be the first one to have all
of your morgue complete ● 100 on your face quiz● Perfect Attendance
Demonstration
Selected Styles● Corrective ● Old Age ● Fantasy● Gore (if time permits)
Objective ● Create face chart for your
character ● Submit supplies needed ● Guided Application● Photos of your work to
present!
Character Level Up - Bonus Round
Portfolio Review● Cosplay Slides ● Make-Up Slides ● 101 - with Goodman
Costume and Make-Up Final
What worked well for you during this process?
What would you try again in the future?
What were some obstacles you faced?
What surprised you the most during this unit?
What suggestions do you have for me for the next time I cover this material?
101 Discussion
Unit Overview Snap Shots
Set Construction Unit
Week Days Objective Standards Essential Questions Paperwork Notes
Sept 23 - 27 5 Types of Set ItemsTH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II.
TH:Pr5.1.III.
How can design choices impact the audience's
perception? Theatre/Hollywood/Platform
Sept 30 -Oct 4 5 Building Application
TH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II. TH:Pr5.1.III.
Why is it important to identify the tools needed?
Types of cuts - Flat Construction
Oct 7 - 11 5 Painting TechniquesTH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II.
TH:Pr5.1.III.How does color theory affect
design choices? Measurements
Oct 14 - 18 5Scene Change
ChallengeTH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II.
TH:Pr5.1.III.
How did communication with your team affect your
performance?
Oct 21 - 25 5 Ground PlansTH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II.
TH:Pr5.1.III.Where can we see the use of
ground plans in real life? Production Week
Oct 28 -Nov 1 5 Set presentation
TH:Pr5.1.I. TH:Pr5.1.II. TH:Pr5.1.III.
What considerations will you be adding for the next design? Presentation
Lighting Unit
Week Days Objective Standards Essential Questions Paperwork Notes
Jan 7 - 10 4Intro to Lighting
InstrumentsTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.How has the history of lighting
impacted performance?
Jan 13 - 17 5 Lighting PaperworkTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.What is the difference between
an ME and LD? Production Week
Jan 21 - 24 4 Hang and FocusTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.
Why is it important to collaborate with all areas of
technical theatre when creating a lighting design?
Jan 27 - 31 5 Gobo DesignTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.How can lighting change the
environment on stage? Production Week
Feb 3 - 7 5 LED and Color TheoryTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.How can color affect the
audience?
Feb 10 - 14 5 Programming TestTH:Cr3.1.I. TH:Cr3.1.II.
TH:Cr3.1.III.What steps were the most
difficult to navigate?10 cues - color -Moving Heads
Roles in Theatre - Digital Portfolio
Week Days Objective Standards Essential Questions Paperwork Notes
Apr 6 - 9 4 Roles in TheatreTH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II.
TH:Cr2.1.III.What area best fits your future
goals?
Apr 13 - 17 5Professional Research
Proj.TH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II.
TH:Cr2.1.III.How do you connect with your
designer?
Apr 20 - 21 5Professional Presentation
TH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II. TH:Cr2.1.III.
What is the extent of influence your designer has on your
choices?Apr 27 - May
1 5 Final Portfolio StartsTH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II.
TH:Cr2.1.III.Which element of your work are
you most proud?
May 4 - 8 5 Portfolio WorkTH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II.
TH:Cr2.1.III.What elements were difficult for
you to complete?
May 11 - 15 5 Portfolio Due - 1 on 1TH:Cr2.1.I. TH:Cr2.1.II.
TH:Cr2.1.III.Where will you go with the tools
you have learned this year?May 18 - 21 4 Finals Finals Finals Finals Finals
QUESTIONS?