THE 103: Stagecraft

Stagecraft is designed to provide an introduction to and practical application of modern technical theatre practices, backstage organization, scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound. Textual materials and lectures will be supported by hands-on projects and production experience. Experience with power tools, scenic painting, theatrical lighting and sound equipment are all a part of the course. Stagecraft assists students in their Intellectual and Personal Development, preparing them for Meaningful Vocation. Students work individually and in groups on Theatre program productions. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate a basic level of competency in the following areas of technical theatre: Carpentry, Lighting, and Sound. Students begin to develop a methodology for executing technical elements of a theatrical production in an educational theatre setting. Stagecraft meets for three classroom hours per week. Required for Theatre majors and minors. Required for Musical Theatre minors. Recommended for ART and COM majors.