Each play to be presented as a major production by campus theatre is studied from point of view of the director and designers. A basis to evaluate a production is studied. May be repeated up to four semesters for credit. Development of skills in safe use of hand and power tools and stage equipment.
Students learn to read ground plans and working drawings.
Production projects in association with staging a college play are required. Safety practices are taught. Major topics include principles of lighting, types and functions of lighting instruments, manual and remote lighting controls. Experience offered in production practices in translating a lighting design for a specific script to the lighted stage. Included are reading designs, organizing set-up period, preparation of charts, plugging, rigging, hanging, focusing of instruments and running the production.