Introduction to the concepts, process, and practices of theatrical scenic, lighting, and costume design including script analysis and historical overviews.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Introductory course examining the basics of materials and techniques of scenic painting with a large amount of lab time for experimentation with technique.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Fundamental concepts of technical theatre; an overview of basic stagecraft, costuming, lighting, and sound in the contemporary theatre.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Introduction to theory and practice of construction techniques used in the theatre.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Theory and techniques in stage costume construction.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Fundamental concepts of costume design and production for the Dance.

Theory and practical laboratory work in stage makeup applications.

Prerequisites:

Consent

The study of lighting technology and its effect on lighting design.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Fundamental concepts of lighting design and production for the Dance.

The study of sound technology and its affect on sound design.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100

Fundamental concepts of sound design and production for the Dance.

A survey of literature, artists and performances with specific regard to the theatre of diversity including, but not restricted to: Feminist Theatre, Gay and Lesbian Theatre, African-American Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Hispanic Theatre, etc.

Goal Areas:

GE-06, GE-07

Diverse Cultures:

Purple

Work on the actual mounting and performance of a touring theatrical production.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Technical work and/or acting in summer theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination and general production management; or assistant directing for a mainstage production. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Special assignments in stage management, house, and/or concessions management, public relations or related areas. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, and necessary drafting details. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspects including technical drawings, budget management, or construction techniques. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Full and assistant costume design assignments for theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

The construction of costumes for theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Preparation and execution of a major lighting design assignment. Requires a design with appropriate schedules, supervision of hanging, focusing and cues. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Preparation and execution of a major sound design assignment including all sound effects, reinforcement and amplification. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

Consent

Continuation of THEA 111. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:

THEA 111

Introduction to the various career opportunities directly in or appertaining to theatrical arts performance.

Prerequisites:

THEA 100