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THE 103 Introduction to Stage Technology

Overview of stage technology as a profession, including its history, architecture, jargon, opportunities, educational and practical requirements. Includes field work. (1 credit)

Prerequisite: Reading and oral proficiency level or permission of the department.
 

THE 104 Staging/Grips

Introduction to the job of a stage carpenter, emphasizing familiarity with the stage space and its equipment, routine of load a show into the theatre and running a show. 2 class/ 4 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 103 concurrent or completed or permission of the department.
NOTE: THE115 Theatre Technology can be Substituted
 

THE 106 Theatrical Rigging

Introduction to the job of a stage fly man/rigger, including familiarity with flying and rigging equipment, routine of hanging a show and running a show on a fly rail. 2 class/ 4 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 103 concurrent or completed or permission of the department.

 

THE 108 Lighting for the Stage

Introduction to the job of a stage electrician, emphasizing familiarity with lighting equipment, electrical basics, and running show electrics. 2 class/ 4 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 103 concurrent or completed or permission of the department.

 

THE 110 Concert and Stage Sound Reinforcement

Introduction to the job of a stage sound person, familiarity with stage and concert sound equipment, loading in show sound, setting up show sound and running show sound. 2 class/ 4 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 103 concurrent or completed or permission of the department.


THE 204 Theatrical Audiovisual/Multimedia For Special Events

Introduction to audiovisual equipment, routines, of setting up special events and routines of working in convention and hotel venues. 2 class/ 2 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 106, THE 108 and THE 110 (C or higher) or permission of department

THE206 - Computer Automation For The Stage

Introduction to Computer automation equipment and operation.  Stage machinery construction and operation. 2 class/2 lab hours
 

THE 208 Stage Scenery Construction

Emphasizes familiarity with scene shop equipment and tools, materials, hardware, joinery, layout, and construction of scenery. 2 class/ 4 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 104 (C or higher) or permission of department
 

THE 210 Concert and Stage Special Effects

Introduction to stage special effects, electrical and mechanical machinery, firearms and pyrotechnics. 2 class/ 2 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 206 (C or higher) or permission of department
 

THE 212 Film and Studio Mechanics

Introduction to film/video productions, production organization and job area, production techniques unique to film.  2 class/ 2 lab hours

Prerequisite: THE 106 and THE 208 (C or higher) or permission of department
 

THE291-293  Cooperative Theatre Independent Study Courses - are available 

NOTE: THE115 Theatre Technology & THE105 Play Production - Are Theatre Courses offered for Theatre & Non-Theatre Majors.

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