DRAM 2630-1
Production
Laboratory: Sound (1)
Meeting Times: TBA, Culbreth
Instructed by Michael Rasbury
Office
Michael Rasbury, Room 208B, Culbreth Theatre. Schedule appointments by phone at (434)
982-4542 or by email at mr2xk (at) virginia (dot) edu. I check email daily.
The first option requires participation with the Sound crew during afternoon work calls.
The second option requires participation as Sound Operator for a main stage production.
One Sound Board Operator is needed for The Foreigner. You will be required to attend the following dates:
Crew Run-Through September
15 6-11
PM
Tech Rehearsal September
17-18 6-11
PM
September
19 1-5
PM & 6-10 PM
Dress Rehearsals September
21-23 6-11
PM
Performances September
24-26 7-10
PM
September
30 7-10
PM
October
1-2 7-10
PM
Strike October
2 Post
Show 10 till
Additional dates may be required during
the production period.
One Sound Board Operator is needed for our Dance Performance. You will be required to attend the following dates:
Crew Run-Through September
15 6-11
PM
Tech Rehearsal October
8-9 6-11
PM
October
10 1-5
PM & 6-10 PM
October
12 6-11
PM
Dress Rehearsals October
14-15 6-11
PM
Performances October
16 7-10
PM
October
17 1-3
PM
October
17 7-10
PM
Strike October
17 Post
Show 10 till
Additional dates may be required during
the production period.
One Sound Board Operator is needed for Language of Angels. You will be required to attend the following dates:
Crew Run-Through October
13 6-11
PM
Tech Rehearsal October
15-16 6-11
PM
October
17 1-5
PM & 6-10 PM
Dress Rehearsals October
19-22 6-11
PM
Performances October
22-24 7-10
PM
October
28-31 7-10
PM
Strike October
31 Post
Show 10 till
Additional dates may be required during the production period.
One Sound Board Operator is needed for The Imaginary Invalid. You will be required to attend the following dates:
Crew Run-Through November
3 6-11
PM
Tech Rehearsal November
5-6 6-11
PM
November
7 1-5
PM & 6-10 PM
Dress Rehearsals November
9-11 6-11
PM
Performances November
12-14 7-10
PM
November
17-21 7-10
PM
Strike November
21 Post
Show 10 till
Additional dates may be required during the production period.
Attendance
You should make every effort to be present at each scheduled
time slot.
GRADING POLICY
The instructor through consultation with the production
staff and others related to the production will determine grades for this
course. The inherent technical
skill or the lack thereof is not a factor in your course grade. A student with
prior experience in sound has no greater chance of a good grade than a novice
does.
100-90= A, 89-80= B, 79-70= C, 69-60= D, and below 60= F
The Final Grade is based on three areas:
Attitude & Growth in Shop
or on Crew 20%
The student’s attitude and growth
portion of their grade is determined by the quality of their participation in
the sound shop or as Sound Operator. The attitude and growth portion of the
grade is a subjective evaluation of the student’s performance during
lab/production periods based on the following criteria; 1) Attitude- the
student displays an eagerness to learn and be involved, 2) Inquisitiveness- the
student displays an interest to know more about the subject, 3) Congeniality-
the student works well with others during the course of the project, 4) Concern
for the quality of work and overall quality of the productions, 5) Preparedness- the student is always prepared to work
during each session, 6) Promptness – the student is always on time for
each session.
Shop Hours 60%
Shop
Hours: approximately 3
hours per week or 36-33 total hours = A Range, 32-29 total hours = B Range,
28-25 total hours = C Range, 24-22 total hours = D, Less than 22 = F
Working as a Sound Operator is equivalent to 50 shop hours and is done over a two to three week period.
If you cannot attend at least one of the production strike dates the students should contact the instructor in advance of the last strike to make other arrangements. Strike hours can count toward the student’s shop time. If arranged with the instructor, double shop hours can replace the 4 hours of strike.
Total 100%
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTEDRAMA DEPARTMENT SAFETY STATEMENT
In order for the department to operate in a safe and
efficient manner, we are asking all students, faculty and staff who work,
rehearse, and attend classes in the Drama Department to assist in maintaining a
safe atmosphere. Recently there have been a number of forced entries and
acts of vandalism in our building that have caused us to reconsider our
procedures that ensure the safety of the staff and students. We are
asking everyone to report any acts of vandalism, breaking and entering, or
suspicious people in the building to the University Police or faculty/staff.
Hence forth, any person found committing forced entry or vandalism, will
be reported to the police. This action is a unanimous commitment by the
faculty and staff of the Drama Department. By working together, we can
make this a safe working environment for everyone.
Learning Disabilities, Title 504 and
Americans with Disabilities Act
If a student has a disability, which may require assistance
or accommodations, or has any questions related to any accommodations for
testing, note takers, readers, etc., please feel free to make an appointment
with the instructor during office hours or please speak with the instructor as
soon as possible. If a student has questions they may find more information by
contacting the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center or by visiting the
following website: http://www.virginia.edu/vpsa/services.html
This syllabus is subject to change at any time, without prior notice, and it is the responsibility of the student to keep informed of changes, new material, or missed content.