This Studio is continuing to grow as the department adds a Sound component to its areas of interest in the Design and Technology B.F.A. Degree. Students studying Technology obtain woodworking, welding, and painting skills and learn to how to apply them in a theatrical setting. Advanced students are assigned projects that require engineering special effects, building complex scenic units, experimenting with new materials, rigging scenery and researching advanced construction techniques. Qualified students in this area serve as the Technical Director on NKU Productions. Lighting Students studying Lighting Design and production learn basics of electricity, and fundamentals of installing a theatrical lighting plot.
Students also learn advanced programming skills used Automated lighting fixtures.
Qualified students are assigned lighting design projects that are mounted as part of the NKU production season. Costume Students in the Costume Technology and Design program produce costumes for NKU productions ranging from period to contemporary clothing. Students working in this area learn basic sewing skills, patterning, and costume crafts. Advanced students studying this area learn tailoring, millinery, pattern drafting, draping, and costume shop management skills. Scenery Students studying Scenic Design learn fundamentals of design, model making and rendering.