{"id":81,"date":"2020-06-29T21:15:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T01:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/head-scenic-carpenter\/"},"modified":"2020-09-14T21:34:16","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T01:34:16","slug":"head-scenic-carpenter","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/productionhandbook\/chapter\/head-scenic-carpenter\/","title":{"raw":"HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER","rendered":"HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"head-scenic-carpenter\">\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 10.75pt;\">The <strong>HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER <\/strong>is responsible for the planning, costing and construction of all scenic elements of the production. They may be required to participate, with the <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER<\/strong>, in the installation of these scenic elements. The position also supervises the efficient operation of the Carpentry Shop and the Carpentry crew.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 20.8pt;\">The responsibilities of the <strong>HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER, <\/strong>in addition to those of a <strong>HEAD OF DEPARTMENT<\/strong>, shall include but not be limited to:<\/p>\r\n<strong>GENERAL<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting the scenic elements of the production, in consultation with the Resident Staff, <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>DESIGNER<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Creates and costs, in conjunction with the <strong>RESIDENT SHOP SUPERVISOR<\/strong>, an item-by- item breakdown of all scenic elements, and whether these items can be stock or will need to be built<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Determines the methods and materials to be used to realize the <strong>DESIGNER<\/strong>'<strong>S <\/strong>design, in consultation with the <strong>DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and Resident Staff<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Prepares written materials lists and cost estimates, and submits these to Resident staff and the <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Liaises frequently with the <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER <\/strong>and other <strong>HEADS OF DEPARTMENT<\/strong>, especially of Props, Paint and Flys, to co-ordinate scenic construction, installation issues, and delivery times<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Works closely with the <strong>DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>HEAD<\/strong> <strong>STAGE CARPENTER <\/strong>to ensure the timely delivery of all scenic components<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Draws or drafts working drawings, as required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures all venue measurements are correct and documents corrections prior to starting construction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Co-ordinates all scenic construction and participates actively in the building process, where required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Co-ordinates, with the <strong>TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER<\/strong>, the installation of all scenic elements; participates in the installation, if required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Considers the use of the piece on-stage, and is aware of all blocking on or around the piece; reinforces or otherwise modifies the piece for specific actor use<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Provides for rehearsal set pieces, as required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures that all stock scenery pieces are returned to storage in a good and safe condition<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures that the Scene Storage area is left in a neat and tidy configuration, ready for the next show<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensures all garbage wood and materials are transported to designated dumpsters for disposal<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>ADMINISTRATION AND SCHEDULING<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Contributes to the creation of a detailed WEEKLY AND DAILY SCHEDULE, produced by the <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Schedules crew time and assigns tasks to crew members, in order to ensure the timely completion of all scenic construction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attends all production meetings and organizes department meetings as required<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 29.4pt;\">This information is intended as a guideline only. It is not intended to replace the required reading or research in your area, or information gained in the classroom.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">To be used in conjunction with the <strong>HEAD OF DEPARTMENT <\/strong>job description.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">The demands of this position, and the hours worked, will vary with each production.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt;\">THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION MAY BE ALTERED WITHOUT NOTICE BY THE RESIDENT STAFF AND FACULTY<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"import-Normal\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div class=\"head-scenic-carpenter\">\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 10.75pt;\">The <strong>HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER <\/strong>is responsible for the planning, costing and construction of all scenic elements of the production. They may be required to participate, with the <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER<\/strong>, in the installation of these scenic elements. The position also supervises the efficient operation of the Carpentry Shop and the Carpentry crew.<\/p>\n<p class=\"import-Normal\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 20.8pt;\">The responsibilities of the <strong>HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER, <\/strong>in addition to those of a <strong>HEAD OF DEPARTMENT<\/strong>, shall include but not be limited to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>GENERAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting the scenic elements of the production, in consultation with the Resident Staff, <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>DESIGNER<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Creates and costs, in conjunction with the <strong>RESIDENT SHOP SUPERVISOR<\/strong>, an item-by- item breakdown of all scenic elements, and whether these items can be stock or will need to be built<\/li>\n<li>Determines the methods and materials to be used to realize the <strong>DESIGNER<\/strong>&#8216;<strong>S <\/strong>design, in consultation with the <strong>DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and Resident Staff<\/li>\n<li>Prepares written materials lists and cost estimates, and submits these to Resident staff and the <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Liaises frequently with the <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER <\/strong>and other <strong>HEADS OF DEPARTMENT<\/strong>, especially of Props, Paint and Flys, to co-ordinate scenic construction, installation issues, and delivery times<\/li>\n<li>Works closely with the <strong>DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>HEAD<\/strong> <strong>STAGE CARPENTER <\/strong>to ensure the timely delivery of all scenic components<\/li>\n<li>Draws or drafts working drawings, as required<\/li>\n<li>Ensures all venue measurements are correct and documents corrections prior to starting construction<\/li>\n<li>Co-ordinates all scenic construction and participates actively in the building process, where required<\/li>\n<li>Co-ordinates, with the <strong>TECHNICAL DIRECTOR <\/strong>and <strong>HEAD STAGE CARPENTER<\/strong>, the installation of all scenic elements; participates in the installation, if required<\/li>\n<li>Considers the use of the piece on-stage, and is aware of all blocking on or around the piece; reinforces or otherwise modifies the piece for specific actor use<\/li>\n<li>Provides for rehearsal set pieces, as required<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that all stock scenery pieces are returned to storage in a good and safe condition<\/li>\n<li>Ensures that the Scene Storage area is left in a neat and tidy configuration, ready for the next show<\/li>\n<li>Ensures all garbage wood and materials are transported to designated dumpsters for disposal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ADMINISTRATION AND SCHEDULING<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Contributes to the creation of a detailed WEEKLY AND DAILY SCHEDULE, produced by the <strong>PRODUCTION MANAGER<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Schedules crew time and assigns tasks to crew members, in order to ensure the timely completion of all scenic construction<\/li>\n<li>Attends all production meetings and organizes department meetings as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"import-BodyText\" style=\"margin-left: 5pt; margin-right: 29.4pt;\">This information is intended as a guideline only. 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