THET 135 Stagecraft I

This course will allow students to gain knowledge in the main disciplines of theatre, including scenery, lighting and projection, costume and makeup, sound, stage management, and properties. Safe operation of power tools and back stage machinery, lighting equipment, and audio equipment are also covered.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

4 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Work within the hierarchy of a theatrical production.
2. Gain an understanding of how to read and create shop drawings for scenery construction.
3. Identify and use hand and power tools correctly and safely.
4. Gain an understanding of makeup techniques and costuming construction
   
5. Build flats, platforms, ramps and steps with wood using the correct joints for the materials and
   application.
6. Understand the basics of electricity and lighting fixtures.
   
7. Build and repair furniture and props.
8. Understand the basics of sound engineering.
   
9. Paint Scenery and use plastics, paints and glues correctly and safely.
10. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in technology with all aspects of Theatre.
    

Course Objectives

1. Work within the hierarchy of a theatrical production.
2. Gain an understanding of how to read and create shop drawings for scenery construction.
3. Identify and use hand and power tools correctly and safely.
4. Gain an understanding of makeup techniques and costuming construction
   
5. Build flats, platforms, ramps and steps with wood using the correct joints for the materials and
   application.
6. Understand the basics of electricity and lighting fixtures.
   
7. Build and repair furniture and props.
8. Understand the basics of sound engineering.
   
9. Paint Scenery and use plastics, paints and glues correctly and safely.
10. Identify and describe major changes and innovations in technology with all aspects of Theatre.