THPD 364 Advanced Technical Direction

College of Performing Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

This class will delve into the specifics of technical direction for live performance and the planning for construction of theatrical scenery. The class will focus special attention on scheduling, coordinating, planning, budgeting, materials, equipment and purchasing procedures. Additionally, students will be instructed in methods for technical drawings, advanced building techniques, and use of specialized shop tools. The format will be project and critique based, and students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester.

Prerequisites THPD*264

Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.