This course is INACTIVE
School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine and Applied Arts - DNU
Department
Theater
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Theatre
Course Number
133
Course Title
Technical Theatre
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
60.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
60.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Catalog Course Description
Offers practical application of the fundamentals of set construction, rigging, painting, sound, lighting, and special effects.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
This course is designed to foster an awareness of the practical application of technical theatre production techniques including maintenance, pre-production approaches, construction, installation, technical rehearsals, and performances of a variety of theatrical productions.
Core Course Topics
- Orientation, procedure, and scheduling.
- Facilities and procedure in practice.
- Maintenance, scenic, properties, costuming, and makeup projects.
- Preparation for load-in.
- Load-in, rigging, hanging, focusing, final assembly, and painting.
- Tech tests, cures and runs, cue-to-cue, dry tech, tech rehearsals, and dress-techs.
- Performances, show maintenance, and strike.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Demonstrate how to communicate using appropriate terminology regarding work projects.
- Discuss and explain basic technical production concepts.
- Demonstrate typical work call, technical rehearsal, and performance procedures.
- Employ all techniques that are necessary to work as an effective ensemble member in rehearsals, tech rehearsals, meetings, and performances.*
General Information
A new course in Theatre experience replaces this course.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Midterm.
- Final exam.
- Technical play review.
- Graded project
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Determined by department
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2021