TH 267 - Scene Technology

Description:
Scene construction, rigging, painting, and shifting techniques. Lab required.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the theatre BA or BFA.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss the Safety procedures appropriate to Theaters in general and our Theatre in particular.
Identify, discuss and follow the safety rules for the tools and machines used in the scene shop.
Identify and operate the standard tools and machines used in the Theatre scene shop.
Identify the basic hardware used in the theatre and state its proper use.
Identify and describe the basic theatrical construction techniques used in the construction ·of flats, platforms and free form scenery.
Build a scenic unit (stage flat, studio flat, or a platform) as requested by the instructor.
Identify the types of paints and textures used in the Theatre, and discuss their application techniques in reference to stage scenery.
Perform five painting and texturing techniques assigned by the instructor.
Identify and discuss the difference between pin and rail, and a counterweight fly systems.
Perform and describe the safe operation of the counter weight fly systems, including the safe loading and unloading of the systems.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/22/2015