THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery, Props, Special Effects

4 Credit(s)

Students will learn the technical processes of creating scenery, properties, and special effects for theatrical productions. They interpret instructor created designs, and learn strategies for building set and prop items, drops and rigging, lighting, and sound effects, and the like, based on current department sponsored productions and visiting artists’ performances. The develop critical thinking skills and theatre vocabulary by analyzing specific play scripts and creative thinking skills by developing designs for scenes for these plays. Infused topics include safety; budgeting and purchasing; developing schedules; technical directing and stage managing; and careers in the arts. Individually arranged lab hours are required, rather than emphasis on textbook assignments. Candidates skills and learning are assessed during practical activities in the scene shop; through a plan book which includes analyses and designs, critical self-assessments of their own learning, and lab hour reports $50 Course Fee

Exp. Art.
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