Technical Theatre

TECT 150Introduction to Production and Design I
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
This course is an introduction to some of the basic elements of theatrical production and design. It will develop skills in scenic painting, properties, carpentry, and theatrical rigging. Students will be exposed to a wide range of theatrical materials and techniques, as well as background information on design, staging and working in technical theatre.
TECT 151Introduction to Production and Design II
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
TECT 151 continues the introduction to some of the basic elements of theatrical production and design begun in TECT 150. It will develop skills in stage management, stage lighting, and theatrical sound. Students will be exposed to a wide range of theatrical materials and techniques, as well as background information on design.
TECT 158Stage Grip
1.50 credits(4,0,0) hrs08 wks
This course teaches the skills required for set-up, run and strike of a theatrical production.
TECT 159Shop Skills
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
This course is designed to provide the skills necessary to work in a theatre scene shop.
TECT 180Technical Theatre Practicum I
3.00 credits(0,8,0) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 181Technical Theatre Practicum II
3.00 credits(0,8,0) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 182Technical Theatre Practicum III
3.00 credits(0,8,0) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 183Technical Theatre Practicum IV
3.00 credits(0,8,0) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 184Technical Theatre Practicum V
3.00 credits(0,8,0) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during practical work on a theatre production. Examples of acceptable projects are assignments as technical director; scenic, sound, or lighting designer; stage manager; stage or scenic carpenter; scenic painter; props person; stage crew; sound, lighting, or fly operator. Students will improve their mastery of one or more aspects of theatre production through intensive, practical experience.
TECT 250Senior Production Responsibilities I
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
Introduction to senior production duties including Technical Direction, Stage Management, and Scenic Design.
TECT 251Senior Production Responsibilities II
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
A continuation of TECT 250.
TECT 252Advanced Lighting and Sound I
1.50 credits(4,0,0) hrs08 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
Teaches the advanced skills required to design and run the lighting for both simple and complex shows.
TECT 253Advanced Lighting and Sound II
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or 151 or THTR 150 or 151
A continuation of TECT 252 with the addition of sound design and application.
TECT 256Scenic Art for Theatre
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
This course is a study of the theory, techniques and practice of creating scenic art for the stage.
TECT 257Stage Properties
1.50 credits(2,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: TECT 150 or THTR 150
This course is a study of the theory, techniques and practice of creating stage properties.
TECT 280Technical Theatre Practicum VI
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 281Technical Theatre Practicum VII
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 282Technical Theatre Practicum VIII
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 283Technical Theatre Practicum IX
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 284Technical Theatre Practicum X
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 285Technical Theatre Practicum XI
3.00 credits(0,0,8) hrs15 wks
This course is part of a series of second year level practicum courses which assign credit for the technical skills learned during work on a theatre production. Students may choose to work in several areas of technical production or they may specialize in a specific field to develop a portfolio that is specific to their needs. In the 200 level practicums, students are expected to assume leadership roles as crew chiefs and department heads.
TECT 374Theatre Institute I - Production
12.00 credits(1,0,30) hrs15 wks
This is part one of the Theatre Institute program focusing on production and stage management. Students will attend a tutorial production seminar, and complete their first and second projects. (The second project may be done in the second term.)
TECT 375Theatre Institute II - Production
12.00 credits(1,0,30) hrs15 wks
This is part two of the Theatre Institute program focusing on production and stage management. Students will attend a tutorial production seminar, and complete their second (if not completed in the previous term) and third projects.

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