THEA 255: Entertainment Production for Theme Parks and Themed Environments
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2022 |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 45 |
| Lecture Hours : | 36 |
| Lab Hours: | 0 |
| Hours Arranged: | 9 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 72 |
| Prerequisite: | THEA 120. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
Course Objectives
- Define advanced theatrical terms for design and production
- Understand the hierarchical differences in leadership of a production between theater and themed environments
- Understand the cultural and historical differences between theater and shows/events in a corporate themed environment
- Understanding of how business technology is used and influences the ability to create shows and events while working with remote teams
- Understanding of how other lines of business interface with themed entertainment and how to manage conflict resolution
Major Course Content
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This course will provide an in-depth understand of how to produce and execute themed entertainment for corporate events/shows and other non-traditional theatrical venues.
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Concepts will include how to communicate effectively to layered management, how to work with remote teams, where to compromise among creative concepts, budget, and schedule, and how to make the environment as safe as possible for cast, crew, and guests.
Hours Arranged Content
audition procedures
pre-event duties
develop a project breakdown
venue walk through
developing a budget
running opening night
running a show
collaborating with the production team
assembling and organizing a management team
assembling and organizing a project binder
understanding and analyzing a project scope
developing a master calendar