Theater and Dance 245: Foundations of Technical Production

Credits 3
Credit Type
Semester Offered
Fall
Faculty
Tomsheck

This course will introduce students to the basic principles, theories, and skills used in technical Theater production. Students will gain an understanding of the technical process in the fields of Theater design and organization, technical design, and budgeting.  They will develop skills in these areas through research and hands-on projects exploring construction methods, technical scenery design, theatrical rigging and materials and labor budgeting. By the end of this class, students will have a basic understanding of the skills involved in technical Theater production and the ability to analyze and budget basic technical needs of a Theater production.

Distribution Area
Students entering Fall 2024 or later: Creative Production (CPROD)
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Fine Arts (FI DIST)