
KRISTA D. PRICE
This Unit in Stagecraft:
SCENE SHOP BASICS
Day 1: Scene shop Materials (for building flats & platforms)
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Reviewed new terms from last class: props table, cyc, scrim, platforms, wagons, stage directions
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Discussed the NEXT focus of the class: TYPES OF TOOLS & MATERIALS used to BUILD stage basics (flats & platforms)
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Discussed "stock" (set-building items we keep "in stock" in a scene shop - such as flats, platforms, door units, and stair units, etc.)
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Students learned about flats & platforms (what they are made out of, and how they are constructed)
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Students learned FLAT terminology: toggle, stiles, rails, Hollywood vs. Broadway flats, etc.
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Students were introduced to the materials used to make flats & platforms (including 1x4, 2x4, luan, 3/4" plywood, OSB, carriage bolts, legs, nuts/washers, etc.)
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Students were told that they will soon be making their own flats & platforms in groups.
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Students learned about the various tools they will be using to build flats and platforms (Handout: Measuring & Cutting Tools & Handout: Fastening Tools) and how to prepare a cut list for their build.
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Students played a REVIEW GAME to review all the Stage & Theatre Terms learned so far in class.
Reminders:
Syllabus & Paint Clothes DUE (if you haven't already turned in)
NEXT CLASS YOU MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES & PANTS.
Day 2: Review / Scene Shop
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Students finished REVIEW GAME from last class.
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Students were given a Scene Shop Scavenger Hunt, and worked in pairs to locate (in the scene shop) all the listed items
Reminders:
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Next class you must wear closed-toe shoes and pants...remember to do so any day we are in the scene shop!
Day 3: Review / Cut Lists, Supplies, Tool Use (Build Day 1)
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Reviewed Measuring & Cutting Tools & Fastening Tools
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Reviewed Broadway vs. Hollywood flats, and materials used to make both
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In-Class Assignment: Students were given their first building task and put into teams: GUYS will be building platforms (Handout: Building a Platform) and GIRLS will be building a flat (Video).
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TODAY'S TASKS: 1.) Create a cut list for your project, 2.) Gather supplies for your project, 3.) Learn Proper/Safe Tool Use (chop saw, air compressor / gun, drill use)
Reminders:
Fill out your Scene Shop Packet for today (this is to be done every day that we are in the scene shop)
Wear closed-toe shoes every day we are in the scene shop!
Days 4-5: Building Flats & Platforms (Build Days 2-3)
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Ms. Price reviewed how to fill out Scene Shop packets (from yesterday)
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Students worked in small groups to build a flat or platform
Reminders:
Fill out your Scene Shop Packet for today (this is to be done every day that we are in the scene shop)
Wear closed-toe shoes every day we are in the scene shop!
Day 6: Building & Priming a Flat / Building & Castering a Platform (Build Day 4)
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Students were told they would have a Quiz on Stage & Flat/Platform basics three classes from today.
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In-Class Assignment: Students were introduced to PHASE 2 of their project:
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Flat builders: will prime your flat (must learn paint area and painting tips)
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Platform builders: will caster your platform (must learn how to properly and safely caster a platform)
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Ms. Price gave a mini-lesson on paint tips which included:
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Names of Painting Tools
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How to properly open a paint can
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How to properly pour from a paint can
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How to properly close & store a paint can
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How to minimize clean-up
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How to properly clean brushes & rollers
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Ms. Price directed students to information on Castering Platforms, and where to find caster blocks in the scene shop.
Reminders:
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Fill out your Scene Shop Packet for today (this is to be done every day that we are in the scene shop)
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Wear closed-toe shoes every day we are in the scene shop!
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Quiz 3 classes from now (on Stage & Flat/Platform Basics)
Day 7: Finishing the Build (Build Day 5)
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Reminder: There will be a Quiz on Stage & Flat/Platform basics two classes from today.
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Students worked to finish their build projects (Phase 1 & Phase 2)
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(If a group finishes early, they were asked to help other groups who are not yet finished.)
Reminders:
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Fill out your Scene Shop Packet for today (this is to be done every day that we are in the scene shop).
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Wear closed-toe shoes every day we are in the scene shop!
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Quiz 2 classes from now (on Stage & Flat/Platform Basics)
Day 8: Finishing the Build (Build Day 6)
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Reminder: There will be a Quiz on Stage & Flat/Platform basics next class.
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Students FINISHED their build projects (Phase 1 & Phase 2) and wrote their names on the back of their finished flat or platform.
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(If a group finishes early, they were asked to help other groups who are not yet finished.)
Reminders:
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Fill out your Scene Shop Packet for today (this is to be done every day that we are in the scene shop).
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Wear closed-toe shoes every day we are in the scene shop!
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Quiz NEXT CLASS (on Stage & Flat/Platform Basics)
Day 9: Build Reflection
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In-Class Assignment: Students completed a Flat/Platform Building Reflection (individually)
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Students De-Briefed their building experience with partners (flat builders partnered up with platform builders) and answered de-brief questions provided by Ms. Price.
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With partners, students reviewed various terms (led by Ms. Price)
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ASSESSMENT: Students were given a QUIZ on Stage Terms & Building Basics (Flats/Platforms)
Reminders:
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Students were reminded to complete both their GOALS and their TASKS in their Scene Shop Packets
HELPFUL SOURCES:
Video: How to Use a Power Drill