STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Analysis a script for property plot and design according to need and period style

 II.     Research and acquire props from the appropriate source

 III.    Execute the run of props for a show

 IV.     Use appropriate terminology when discussing props and stage dressings

 V.      Describe the rehearsal process

 VI.     Describe the operating structure of theatre

 VII.    Handle, care for and store props and set dressings correctly.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction:

         A.      Review syllabus, etc.

         B.      What are Set Dressing and Properties?

         C.      Basic analysis of scripts and character

         D.      Basic analysis of Character and Setting

         E.      The Directors & Designers Concepts

         F.      Unity of the Design Team.

         G.      Marking script and Using of ¿essentials¿

         H.      Involvement of setting and Time passage

         I.      Character assessment and type of props

         J.      Dressing and props lists

 II.     Selection of sources/resources

         A.      Research Overview

         B.      Creation of a Design Morgue

         C.      Newspapers/magazines

         D.      Art/

         E.      Books and Libraries/Museums

         F.      Photos andFilm

         G.      Character Analysis & Research

         H.      The WEB/Internet

 III.    Procurement Budget and P.R.

         A.      Thrifts

         B.      Prop Houses/Rentals

         C.      Antiques

         D.      Begging, Borrowing (& Stealing?)

         E.      Coding/Protection insurance

 IV.     Sketch and Design of Dressings & Properties

         A.      Construction

         B.      Alteration and Protection

         C.      Break aways, Glass, and ¿vaco¿ form

         D.      Fake books

         E.      Written on procurement

         F.      Practicals (sketch and design)

 V.      Composition/Placement

         A.      Legit theatre Interior

         B.      Legit theatre Exterior

         C.      Film/Video for camera interior

         D.      Film/Video for camera exterior

 VI.     Run of show

         A.      Setting up work box tools and material maintenance

         B.      Breakage of stocking and replacement

         C.      Film/Video Continuity

 VII.    Restoration/Return

         A.      Storage and Inventory