By combining in-class work with practical application, this course introduces students to the basic elements of technical production. Students will apply knowledge by completing technical work on a full scale production. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of basic materials, practices, and safety procedures involved in several technical disciplines. The topics covered will include scenic design and construction, costume design and construction, lighting design and practice, and audio systems and equipment. Other topics will depend upon the needs of the production such as prop design and construction and makeup design and application. Professionals from the community will take part in the instruction of this course.

3 Semester hour(s)

2 lec, 2 lab/week