DRA 162 - Technical Theatre
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
Technical Theatre will focus on the standard structure and procedures of putting on a theatrical production. It will focus primarily on scenic design and construction as well as lighting, with a brief introduction to the elements of costumes, sound and stage management. Through lectures, discussion and practical lab projects, students will gain knowledge and skills for the processes necessary for a production. This course offers students hands-on experience and the opportunity to build confidence in their communication skills while also enabling them to work collaboratively, think critically, express themselves effectively and consider the viewpoints of others, skills which will benefit them personally, academically, and professionally.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: None.
Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: None
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
Demonstrate mastery of safe practices in the scene shop.
- Correct use of and identification of tools.
- Show proficiency with all safety guidelines in the scene shop–from correct cutting and building techniques to use of rigging systems and elevation painting.
Demonstrate basic understanding of set construction.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of materials commonly used in scenic construction.
- Create a basic drafting for a specific set design.
- Create a stage flat and a tiered platform.
Illustrate proficiency with lighting instruments–hang, focus, control.
- Hang and focus lighting instruments.
- Assist in lighting design–marking for focus, adjusting levels, inputting cues.
- Cut and hang gels.
Gain knowledge of basic rigging and fly systems.
- Safely hang and utilize counter-weight fly system.
- Show proficiency in operation of fly system.
Employ a variety of scenic painting techniques.
- Correct preparation, application and cleanup of painting supplies.
Understand the role technicians play in a production.
- Show familiarity with basic audio components.
- Input sound cues, set microphone levels, and correctly position face microphones on cast.
- Illustrate correct handling of microphones.
- Understand the role of the stage manager who links the technical components to the run of the show.
- Create checklists for the technical run of a production–from dry tech runs through final performance.
- Required attendance at production work calls from beginning to the final strike.
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