TH 155 - CE Stagecraft

4.00 credits.

(Creative Expression Core Course)
An introductory course in the technical aspects of theatrical production, with emphasis placed on scenic and lighting technology. Students develop an understanding of basic and intermediate-level production techniques while becoming familiar with the tools, hardware and theory related to contemporary theatrical practice. Multiple hands-on projects focusing on theatrical design, carpentry, rigging, painting, electrical wiring and properties artistry afford opportunities to link creative, cognitive reasoning with acquired skills. A weekly two-hour lab is required to satisfy the Creative Expression Core and the Stagecraft program requirement for either a theatre major or theatre minor. *Corequisite(s): TH 155L. Fall semester.