THE 111 - Stagecraft

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Principles and the practical application to the operation and techniques of various types of stages and stage scenery. Includes theater organization, geography, shop safety, tools and hardware applications, historic overview, construction design, three-dimensional scenery, and properties research. Also includes acquisition, maintenance, costume design, stage rigging systems, stage lighting, paint, materials handling, measuring, construction, assembly, finishing, rigging, and painting techniques.

Corequisite(s): THE 113

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply technical theater terminology to different stage surroundings.
Demonstrate the correct use of hand and power tools.
Apply the principles of stage construction.
Research period styles in costumes and properties.
Discuss color theory as it applies to technical theater.
Use hand and power tools safely to construct scenery and props.
Discuss various construction techniques.
Discuss and operate basic stage lighting equipment.
Perform scenic painting techniques.
Operate other stage equipment safely (i.e. pinrail, wagons, special effects).

Outline:

Theater Organization
Theater Geography
Theater and Shop Safety
Tools and Applications
Hardware and Applications
Historic Overview of Scenery
Construction Design for Flats and Platforms
Three-Dimensional Scenery
Properties Research
Organization
Acquisition
Construction
Maintenance
Costume Design and Execution
Stage Rigging Systems
Stage Lighting
Paint
Application of Safety Principles to Hand and Power Tool Use
Stage Hardware
Materials Handling
Measuring Techniques
Construction and Assembly Techniques
Finishing Techniques
Rigging Techniques
Painting Techniques

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2019/2020