Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre

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Advanced study of the methods, materials, equipment, facilities, concepts and processes associated with Technical Direction for the Theatre. THEA 480 Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre (3 per semester/maximum of 6) This course will build on the foundations established in THEA 280 . Students will be engaged in studying advanced topics through discussions and explorations of current theatre technology, communication and the management systems used to control the processes associated with modern technical direction. Examples of topics include project management, current trends in drafting, advanced technical packages, and structural design for the stage. This course is repeatable and topics will vary.Students will participate in class discussions, hands-on exploration of equipment, investigate current practices through observation and research, and will complete projects associated with the topics studied.