Theatre Technology

Classes

THTT 001 : Theatre Practicum I

Explore laboratory experiences in technical theatre, construction techniques, scenery, costumes, lighting, and props, production mounting and performance under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Credits

1

THTT 051 : Basic Stage Lighting

Learn the principles and practices of stage lighting, with emphasis on the equipment and procedures used in typical theatre facilities and productions.

Credits

3

THTT 052 : Basic Stagecraft-Majors Only

Learn the materials, techniques, and equipment used in the construction, handling, and maintenance of scenery and properties for the stage. Understand the art of scene design.

Credits

3

THTT 053 : Costume for Theatre

Learn the fundamental techniques and theories of designing and executing stage costumes, with period research, color, and fabrics studied in relation to the actor, director, and designer.

Credits

3

THTT 057 : Stage Make-up Lab

Study the fundamental aspects of theatrical make-up, hair design, and the construction and use of prosthetics.

Credits

3

THTT 058 : Tech Production I

Explore the practice of stagecraft, stage lighting, stage sound, state properties, stage costuming, stage make-up and special effects with emphasis on the equipment and procedures used in typical theatre facilities and productions in this supervised lab.

Credits

3

THTT 101 : Stagcraft I

Learn and execute the responsibilities related to live theatre production in the areas of scenic construction and costuming.

Credits

3

THTT 102 : Stagcraft II

Learn and execute the responsibilities related to live theatre production in the areas of lighting and sound

Credits

3

THTT 103 : Hand Drafting

Learn the fundamentals of hand drafting for theatre focusing on the techniques of preparation of design and technical drawings for theatrical production including line weights, plate organization, ground plans, elevations, detail drawings, working drawings, light and sound plots.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 104 : Computer Aided Drafting

Learn Computer Aided Drafting and Design techniques emphasizing designing with AutoCAD and/or Vector works with a focus on the creation of virtual models.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only. PreReq: THTT 103

THTT 105 : Intro to Design

Learn the fundamentals of design for the theatre: scenery, costumes, lighting and sound, including a review of the designer's role in a production plan, design requirements and aesthetics. Study the principles of 2D design through graphic studio exercises involving use of varied media. Required for first yearDesign/Tech/Management students.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Required for first yearDesign/Tech/Management students.

THTT 106 : Drawing & Painting Skills

Learn the notion of eye to brain to hand coordination as fundamental to the drawing processes. Study drawing in a precise manner as detail of subject should be achieved while working expressively. Understand proportion and scale, linear atmospheric perspective, multiple vanishing points, relative size, contrast, tonal study and surface texture.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Required for Design/Tech/Management majors

THTT 151 : Intermediate Stage Lighting

Learn the design process, including the mechanical and conceptual elements of both the lighting plot and the realized product.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Basic drafting skills are required

THTT 154 : Design I (Mjrs Only)

Learn drafting procedures and graphic techniques for the stage.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THTT 051, 482-002 and consent of instructor.

THTT 155 : Design II

Study styles, principles, and mechanics of scenic design. Learn color sketches, scale drawings, and scale models.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THTT 154 and consent of instructor.

THTT 156 : Independent Study: Stage Management

To explore the methods and principles used to organize and supervise the performance personnel and production crews from the pre-audition period through the post-production meetings; to develop an understanding of all the responsibilities of an efficient stage manager and how to best satisfy the needs of all the production personnel.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

THTT 030 and consent of instructor.

THTT 201 : Theatre Technology I

Explore theatre technology with a view to lead supervisory production run positions in scenery, properties, lighting, audio or costumes in the mounting of student productions. Understand supervisiory maintenance procedures, and safety.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 102

THTT 203 : Stage Make Up

Explore the principles of theatrical makeup, with intensive practice in application for use on proscenium and arena stages.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Theatre majors only

THTT 204 : Lighting the Dance

Learn to develop theatrical work integrating light and movement. Study light sources, movement, and light, conventions involving space, time, flow and hue, improvisations, and experimentation with theatrical ideas, character development and storytelling involving light and movement.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 102

THTT 205 : Model Building

Learn the techniques, materials, tools for model making in the theatre. Understand and focus on ¼ and ½ scale models. .

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 104

THTT 207 : Stage Management I

Study the role of Stage Management in the theatre via an exploration of the responsibilities of the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager for the dance from pre-production through performances and closing.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Theatre majors and minors only.

THTT 209 : Drama Internship-Majors Only

Explore career-oriented work experience related to the student's academic studies, professional and education in Theatre Technology.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Majors only

THTT 303 : Design Studio I

Explore collaborative and artistic abilities in theatre practice with an emphasis on beginning costume, scenery, lighting or sound design. Learn to participate in a range of visual, written, and verbal techniques of communication, script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills, based on several theatrical pieces.Understand broader conceptual ideas, and design elements of the designated theatrical piece. Learn theatre design methodology by developing a creative voice in collaboration with others.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: THTT 201 and 202

THTT 305 : Period Styles I

Study the history of and significant cultural expressions of historic fabrics and construction of garments across major civilizations and periods.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 306 : Period Styles II

Explore periods throughout history from pre-Egyptian through the 20th century by studying architecture, interior decor and furniture as they relate to the performing arts.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 305

THTT 307 : Stage Rigging

Examine the basic principles of rigging, the equipment in general use, and the appropriate safety practices and procedures.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 308 : Stage Mechanics

Explore scenic automation and mechanics. Learn the parts and pieces of scenic automation as well as how to program cues. Understand safety, efficiency, and practicality.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 311 : Scenic Painting

Learn the techniques and practice of scenic painting.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 312 : Scenic Painting II

Study advanced materials, techniques, media, surfaces and processes of scenic painting.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 313 : Portfolio

Learn to select, categorize and document achievements and accomplishments for review and assessment related to academic placement and/or employment.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only.

THTT 314 : Bus of the Entertain. Industry

Explore the workings of professional designers and stage managers including topics in union membership, contract negotiation, contract execution, website creation, touring and the like.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Design/Tech/Management majors only

THTT 400 : Ind St: Theatre Technology

Explore a specific field or gain practical experience in theatrical production or academic investigations of a more independent nature.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Advisor approval.

THTT 405 : Rendering Techniques

Explore individual approaches of working professional designers, increase essential design skills (storyboard, modeling, sketching, costume rendering, drafting) and understanding of unique design within the framework of standard practice. Understand steps of typical theatrical design process, from first reading to collaborations necessary, that lead to opening. Explore associated skills for each step.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 312

THTT 406 : Electronic Visualization

Study computer rendering and its relationship to three-dimensional design and the entertainment industry utilizing CADD systems. Learn and practice rendering techniques and drafting that support theatrical design.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PreReq: THTT 405 or 407

THTT 409 : Design/Tech. Internship

Explore off-campus experience opportunity to work with selected organizations in theatre or related areas with faculty approval.

Credits

3