THE136

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Stagecraft

TheatreSchool of Language, Arts, Humanities, & Social Science

Subject Code

THE

Course Number

136

Department(s)

Course Title

Stagecraft

Course Description

This is a hands-on course designed to give students a practical and theoretical understanding of the tools and techniques used in the technical building of a stage production. Students gain experience by working backstage on crews concerned with basic carpentry, electrics, painting, lighting, sound, costume, props, and stage management. Students are required to work on tech crews for productions. Students spend 10 to 15 hours a week working backstage. Students also attend a three-hour weekly seminar to learn practical skills. Three lecture hours and 10 to 15 hours per week working backstage.

Units

3