Theater 365 - Technical Direction

This class will offer students the opportunities to learn how scenery, props, and other technical elements are created for theater and other entertainment venues. Students will gain practical experience working with various materials and techniques while fabricating elements for the theater department's main-stage productions. Instructions will include lectures and hands-on demonstrations on topics such as project management, wood and metal joinery, material choices, and the making of non-toxic goo. Students will work in pairs and in teams within a safe and creative environment. Individuals in the fields of design, art, sculpture, architecture, construction, engineering, and project management may find this class beneficial.

Prerequisite: THEATER 160 Pre Req: THEATER 160 Lec & Lab. Lab hours will be scheduled for M - F afternoons between 1 - 5 p.m., for 40 hours in the semester, plus show load-ins and strikes. Each student must have at least one afternoon per week, 1-5 p.m. available for Lab.

Prerequisite: THEATER 160 or consent of instructor.