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Course Description


Theatre - THEA 207

Stagecraft and Lighting

3 Credit Hours
3 Lecture Hours

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.

Course Schedule

 CourseSectionCourse TitleLocationCredit HoursInstructorsSeats Available ⁄Capacity ⁄WaitlistStatusFeeDays-Time-Room

Fall; 2024; THEATRE; No of Weeks : 15; Begins : 08/26/2024

 207147150Stagecraft & LightMC3Beer P10/12/0Open$0.00T  06:00 PM-08:52 PM LA500

Winter; 2024; THEATRE; No of Weeks : 15; Begins : 01/08/2024

 207117152Stagecraft & LightMC3Beer P11/20/0Open$0.00T  06:00 PM-08:52 PM LA500

Key: Day of the Week

  • T = Tuesday
  • R = Thursday
  • S = Saturday
  • X = Sunday