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THTR 208 - Stagecraft Practicum

(1 unit)
Laboratory, discussion encompassing methods and techniques used in technical theatre. Introduces tools and principles of scenery construction, lighting and sound production, and theatrical equipment.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the basic hierarchy of theatrical organization and function within this hierarchy.
2. 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.
3. recognize the general layout of the scene shop and theatrical spaces and to properly utilize such spaces and standard equipment housed within.
4. synthesize concepts and material presented through labs, discussions and readings and 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.
5. demonstrate and explain the principles and steps in building basic scenic ele­ments (flats and platforms) and hanging lighting equipment.


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