Overview
Description
Lecture and discussion encompassing the philosophy and techniques of technical theatre.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of the basic hierarchy of theatrical organization and to function within this hierarchy.
- properly identify and safely utilize construction tools and materials in a theatrical scene shop as well as parts of theatrical lighting and sound systems to produce scenic elements, properties, and lighting and sound effects.
- recognize the general layout of the scene shop and 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 and as a carpenter, painter, and/or metal-worker in a theatrical scene shop.
- demonstrate and explain the principles and steps in building basic scenic ele¬ments (flats and platforms) and in hanging lighting equipment.