TA 150 Technical Production

This course provides comprehensive information for students who want to learn the necessary technical functions, aspects and operations of Performing Arts productions. Besides a strong knowledge of many technical elements of productions, students become familiar with stagecraft, scenic design, lighting, sound, stage management and crew work. This course is recommended for performers, stagehands and future arts producers in Music, Dance and Theatre, who need to know the basics of stagecraft and backstage communications.

Credits

3

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Read and create basic scenic and lighting plans
2. Communicate effectively with production staff using proper terminology
3. Have knowledge of electricity and lighting physics
4. Identify the basic construction materials employed in a theatrical shop and describe their fundamental properties
5. Demonstrate an appreciation for stage scenery, lighting, sound and operations by writing a review of a show with emphasis on the technical aspects of the production
6. Identify the basic types of lighting equipment, list their components, and describe their fundamental properties