Pat Dennis	Curtis Phillips	Mark Harvey
MPAC 142	MPAC 146	MPAC 149
pdennis@d.umn.edu	cphillip@d.umn.edu	mharvey@d.umn.edu
726-8778	726-7444	726-8776

Course Objectives:
• To prepare a resume and portfolio for theatre theatrical design, technical theatre and/or stage management.
• To develop effective interview techniques with both large and small groups, through traditional and electronic systems.
• To learn employment strategies through placement services, letters of application, job search publications and the internet.

Materials:
• Portfolio carrying case
• Historic record of classwork and productions: production notesbooks, photos, bluelines, renderings, models and any other supporting materials
• Camera
• Laptop computer with MS Word, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, and PowerPoint software
• Recordable CDs
• Flash drive

Class Expectations:

Attendance. Roll will be taken each day the class meets. Three absence without prior arrangement with the instructor will result in the lowering of the final grade for the course.

Grading Breakdown

Resume and letter of application
Draft	10%
Final	10%
Personal Interview	20%
Large Group Presentation	20%
Web Page Flow Chart	5%
Web Page	15%
Mail Portfolio	20%
Total:	100%

Assignments handed in late will not be accepted and will receive the grade of 0.

Note: Individuals who have disability, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaptations of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.

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