The Clark Center for the Performing Arts ● Arroyo Grande ● California
Instructor: Mr. Rick Pierce Office phone: 489-4196 x208
Class Meeting time: 5th Period Cell Phone: 710-6570
Class Location: Clark Center - Studio Theatre Email:
Class Entrance: Studio Theatre entrance door faces the AGHS main office
Office Location: First door at the top of the stairs in the back of the building.
Supplies needed: Three ring binder for handouts, assignments and projects
Spiral notebook or binder paper for keeping notes
2 packages (of 5) tabbed binder dividers
Blue or black ink pens
Notes in class may be taken on a laptop and/or smartphone
The above supplies are due by August 22, 2016.
Electronic Supplies needed: Access to a computer with internet access and the following software:
Email of some sort
Microsoft Word for papers & projects
Dropbox for access to class handouts
Google Docs
Facebook (optional) for class events
Optional: A working cell phone - a smartphone is best
Attendance & Performance:
Mr. Pierce treats this class like a work place as well as an academic classroom. Your attitude, creative
ideas, problem solving techniques, reliability, discipline, attendance and teamwork will be given as much
weight towards your final grade as completion of your course work.
Students are responsible for topics covered in missed classes. Missed class notes, handouts
or other info should be obtained from classmates or from Mr. Pierce.
Absences over 5 will lower your grade one level. (e.g. B+ to a B)
Technical theatre production is performed by a large, interdependent team of creative and highly trained
people working together. Please come prepared with a willingness to be part of the team!
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Class Rules:
● Gum, food & beverages are not allowed in the theatres.
● Please come to "work" prepared and organized for the days activities.
● Tardiness is not tolerated. Time missed will be added to your "lab" time.
● No open toed shoes are allowed in this environment.
Students failing to wear appropriate shoes will be sent to their administrator’s office and will be considered an unexcused absence.
● Loose clothing will be unsafe when we operate equipment and power tools.
● Please respect your classmates, teacher, text books, tools, equipment and the theatres.
● Please pay attention when operating dangerous or expensive equipment.
● When in doubt always ask!!! Guessing could be dangerous. Be safe!!!
Fun Activities & Fieldtrips:
● We will be doing some fundraising to pay for our fieldtrips and other supplies.
● We will be touring other facilities in our area – PCPA, Cuesta PAC, etc. Permission slips and more info will be handed out later. Parental support will be needed for transportation.
● Students will complete 40 hours of "lab" time which accounts for a substantial portion of your grade. Lab time will consist of crewing (operating lights, sound, props, etc.) certain shows or assisting in the pre/post production aspects of Clark Center Professional touring shows outside of normal class time. (e.g.- after school or on weekends)
● One goal of the class is to train new technicians, thereby giving some students a paid opportunity to gain professional experience working in the Clark Center.
● It is important for professionals to evaluate their colleagues' work. Often ideas or solutions to problems are inspired from viewing other shows. Students will need to attend and write reviews for 2 shows per semester. These reviews may include the Drama Department's productions and will include other productions at the Clark Center. Teacher approval of shows is required.
● At the end of the year, we will be going on a special fieldtrip. This special fieldtrip is a privilege and not a right. All school and district policies regarding grades and participation allowances will be followed. You must also have a grade of C or better in this class to participate.
● Also at the end of the year, students will be required to work as technicians on the AG Drama musical in the big theatre. This participation is mandatory and will be done in lieu of a comprehensive final.
● Please have a great time with this class!
Grading Weights: Attendance & Attitude 20%
Projects, Tests & Quizzes 30%
Lab Hours & Technical Reviews 30%
Homework 20%
Other Potential Fieldtrips: Miners Hardware
Burke & Pace Lumber
KSBY TV Studio
USITT or LDI Conventions
The Clark Center for the Performing Arts ● Arroyo Grande ● California
Syllabus Receipt
By signing below, we the student and parent/guardian listed below, acknowledge we have received a copy of the syllabus for this class, and have read it completely.
We also confirm and agree to the requirements of this class, and understand the hands on work that must be done outside of class as lab time.
We acknowledge that the special fieldtrip at the end of the year is a privilege and not a right.
We acknowledge the mandatory importance of working on the crew of the last show, usually a musical, produced by the AGHS Theatre Company, in lieu of a comprehensive final, and over and above the 40 hours of lab time. The dates will be announced at the start of the Spring semester.
We acknowledge that Mr. Pierce is reachable by:
Cell Phone: 805-710-6570
Office Phone: 805-489-4196 x208
Email Address:
Assignment Email:
Please return this receipt to Mr. Pierce by August 22, 2016.
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