Overview
Description
Introduction to the tools and principles of technical theatre: how to mount a theatrical or dance production through scenery, costumes lighting, sound, projection, technical production and stage management and explore the relationship between the technical components of the production process. Includes practical experience in various shops and on departmental productions.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic hierarchy of theatrical organization.
- properly identify and safely utilize tools and materials in the Scene, Costume and Electric shops, as well as parts of theatrical sound systems to produce theatrical effects.
- recognize the general layout of theatrical spaces and to properly utilize such spaces and standard equipment housed within.
- synthesize concepts and material presented through labs, discussions and readings and be able to apply these materials as a technician in the rehearsal process, load-in, and/or strike.
- demonstrate and explain the principles and steps in building a theater production as a theatrical technician.