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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HUMA 261 - Introduction to Theatrical Production
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing
PROGRAM: Humanities
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019
This course is designed as an introduction to production and creates a solid basis for further study in all disciplines of theatre. The course is divided into two components, the first of which is stagecraft; covering the scenic studio and its operation, the building of scenery, its techniques, skills, and terminology. This section also acquaints students with the basic skills of drafting. The course is an introduction to theatrical design with an emphasis on scenic design and additional introductions into the disciplines of costume, lighting, and sound design.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Apply the principles related to the design and production elements of theatre by demonstrating the methods, practices, materials, and self-discipline required in theatrical production.
- Have a working knowledge of how to read and create a drafting and a scaled rendering as a communication tool.
- Identify the elements of the different fields of design: scenic, costume, lighting, and sound.
- Analyze the elements of design, the principles of composition, and the techniques of visual communication through original work and projects.
- Analyze a script for design and apply knowledge to create an original design. incorporating all of the elements.
- Collaborate with others in the design process to create new and original art.
- Identify and use common power and hand tools using safe and industry standard construction techniques.
- Identify the different styles of theatre architecture and design throughout history.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Elements of design
- Designing for the human experience
- Design for function versus design for art
- Color theory and design
- Construction techniques
- Theatre architecture
- Technology through history
- Script analysis
- Scenic design and drafting
- Rigging and theatre technology
- Collaborating and the design process
- Principles of composition and color
- Costume design
- Visual Communication
- Sound Design
- Lighting Design
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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