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  • 2.00 Credits

    This course introduces the student to makeup design, 3 dimensional makeup, prosthetic makeup, application and creation of beards, mustaches and wigs, non-realistic/fantasy makeup, period makeup and ways of achieving quick changes in makeup. Prerequisite: PROD 124. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Develop a successful makeup design. (2) Create 3 dimensional makeup using a variety of products. (3) Create and use prosthetic makeup pieces and the face molds to create them on. (4) Ventilate beards, mustaches and wig hairlines and apply them properly. (5) Create non-realistic and fantasy makeup. (6) Understand the variations in makeup for various historical periods and how to create those looks. (7) Develop ways of creating distinctive looks in a quick change situation.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The course will cover such elements as millinery, mask making, jewelry assembly, liquid latex armor, decorative embellishments, constructing ruffs, feather work, machine embroidery and other assorted crafts as time allows. Prerequisite: PROD 121. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) use liquid latex safely (2) Safely use different polymer clays. (3) Design and make generate skullcaps. (4) Design and compose neck ruffs. (5) Design and create masks. (6) Manipulate fabric in various ways. (7) Create period jewelry.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The course introduces the fundamentals of music: music terminology, symbols/notation, and concepts. Particular emphasis is placed on developing and applying the knowledge and skills most necessary for stage managers to call shows from a musical score. Prerequisite: acceptance into the program. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify basics of music notation. (2) Read sheet music for the purpose of calling cues. (3) Create a calling score for a musical production and call cues from it.
  • 2.00 Credits

    An advanced course in Property design and fabrication. This course will investigate unique materials and methods as well as pneumatic, hydraulic and basic robotic effects. Prerequisite: PROD 245. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Utilize multiple materials and techniques to develop unique props. (2) Create special props effects using advance methods. (3) Identify effective methods to develop realistic props.
  • 2.00 Credits

    A study of movement technics and terminology used by performers on stage. This includes dance terms and fight choreography. Prerequisite: PROD 132. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Understand basics of dance and fight notation. (2) Evaluate safe fight choreography for performers. (3) Create a calling script based on dance or fight choreography and call cues from it.
  • 2.00 Credits

    An introduction to the various equipment and setups used for sound playback and reinforcement needs of live theatre productions. From this course one will have the knowledge to handle basic sound equipment and setups (drama and musical) and troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: PROD 229. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Recognize the creative role of a sound designer in the theater. (2) Create a concept for a chosen play. (3) Create a sound design for a chosen play. (4) Recognize and/or work the more complex sound equipment. (5) Construct sound and system design aspects in regards to performance venues.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is an exploration of video and projected design for the stage. The course will investigate the technical and engineering aspects of playback and projections as well as the design considerations within a production. Prerequisites: PROD 113, PROD 124, and PROD 227. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Identify copyright issues and free domain use. (2) Develop video content to be used on stage. (3) Design a video system with a playback device/software and display. (4) Know the types of data signals used commonly in projection design.
  • 2.00 Credits

    An introductory course in the techniques of Vectorworks for use in the theatre and lighting design. Prerequisites: PROD 142 and PROD 227. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Implement the basic functions of Vectorworks to communicate though drafting. (2) Utilize the software to create scenic ground plan and lighting plots. (3) Merge information from multiple CAD platforms to be used in Vectorworks.
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    This class puts in focus everything a student has learned for technical theatre and shows the student how to merge all the processes together. Participants will learn how to supervise workers, estimate and budget shows, create a plan of execution for creating a set and keeping records of the production. Prerequisites: PROD 313. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Maintain a safe, healthy work environment for all individuals interacting with the scenic components of a show. (2) Adjust designer drawings for maximum efficiency during a show build while maintaining the design aesthetic. (3) Track the show budget, allocation of manpower and day-to-day build schedule. (4) Create a schedule for the build, load-in and strike of a show. (5) Identify the variables involved in setting a production calendar and develop ways of addressing each variable.
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