Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 207 | Stagecraft and Lighting | (3-0) 3 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course investigates stage designs and lighting theories with a practical application by work on the college production. The course also covers the basic knowledge of set construction, lighting and its equipment, costume construction, makeup techniques and costume maintenance. Students are required to work on a current production.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- None.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Use basic stage technical terminology.
- Explain lighting theory as it relates to stage productions.
- Demonstrate the proper use of lighting equipment.
- Operate a lighting control board.
- Operate a sound board.
- Assist in production.
- Assist in set design.
- Construct a scale model of a set.
- Analyze a play for the technical requirements.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the THEA section of the current course schedule for availability.