THPR 2011 - Technical Production 1: Introduction to technical theater, scenic production techniques and process

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

Technical Theater is inherently exciting and challenging because each theatrical production is different; each production has its own dramatic circumstances and its own physical needs. The dissimilarity of one production to another means that there are new problems to solve as technicians applying staging principles and methods to different performance situations. There are infinite solutions to production problems. Whether rummaging through the trunk full of traditional practices or exploring new and innovative technologies, the stage technician must be inventive and creative while remaining sensitive to the specific needs of the performance. The goal of the theater technician is to find the best solution to a problem, the simplest, the most efficient, and the most reliable. What is required is a considerable breadth of knowledge, a precision of craftsmanship, a spirit of exploration, and a keen imagination. This class provides academic instruction and professional training in foundational theatrical scenic production techniques and processes. It also serves as a laboratory for students providing an initial opportunity for practical application of classroom exercises and theories.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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