THEA 2981 - Cooperative Study I

4.0 Credits

This course is the first in a series of apprenticeship courses in theatre technology. As part of the apprenticeship, individuals rotate through self-selected shop rotations throughout the year working alongside of Journeymen-Sponsors, and Master Craftsmen who are professional craftspeople in light and sound (in the electrics department), props, box office and stage management, and scenic painting. Secondarily, students work on actual productions to experience working under show conditions backstage.

Lecture Hours: 0.0
Lab Hours: 14.5
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Implement daily assignments given by Journeymen-sponsors
Demonstrate shop safety, construction methods, materials equipment and tools
Explain stage lighting and sound reinforcement principles and safety
Participate in a light hang and focus
Archive work records: work project photos towards the creation of a portfolio; submission of timesheet proof of a minimum 221 hours logged working in the shop and backstage under performance conditions

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