PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM ...

SYLVANIA: Primarily our instructors use the Reserve desk to support our
student’s work, while research is required in various forms. The media
section of the library has been very helpful in purchasing both instructional
DVDs as well as notable performances of theatrical productions that we
can refer to as teaching tools.
CASCADE: Instruction at Cascade is enhanced by a wide variety of
support from the Deans, SAC chair, audiovisual, space coordination and
student services. Cascade students take advantage of many students
support options. TA students benefit from ROOTS, the Women’s Center
and administrative assistants which all aid successful instruction in TA.
Students and Faculty use the PCC library and audiovisual, Summit library
services, the web, and outside-the-classroom information resources such
as institutions, colleges, universities, and community theater venues.
ROCK CREEK: Students use the library to research roles, find scripts,
and view videos. The reference librarians have been very helpful in finding
resources for students.
C. Provide information on clerical, technical, administrative
and/or tutoring support.
Sylvania: PAC Supervisor Frances Marsh and PAC Scene Shop Foreman
Christopher Hobson provide technical support for the program. We utilize
students from classes to help build the scenery, hang and focus the
lighting, and help develop the many technical elements that are required
for each unique production. We depend upon the VAPAD assistants,
Selena Niles and Shelley Stearns as well as work-study students (when
their skills match our needs). We mostly utilize students to build, crew (and
occasionally design) our productions, as well as meet our front of house
needs. One deficit would be our publicity arena, which may be solved by
some support from the marketing dept, or creating a marketing internship
with the business dept.