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1. Shop protocol and safety
2. Technical production organization and equipment
3. Basic scenic construction and painting.
4. Theatrical rigging and safety.
5. Basic scene design concepts.
6. Interpretation of ground plans, lighting or sound plots.
7. How designers and technicians work collaboratively.

Optional:  rehearsal management, hanging and focusing theatrical luminaires, and/or sound recording/PA methods.

Practicum application of course content.

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Recognize and use backstage and shop terminology, tools, materials and techniques.
2. Organize a basic scenic construction project, including reading plans, selecting materials, selecting tools, and working safely.
3. Analyze scenic production problems; evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions.
4. Work collaboratively with designers, technicians, and other theatre personnel.
5. Recognize crew organization, hang and focus lights, record a sound effect, or set up a microphone.

1. Tests, quizzes, exams, written work.
2. Practicum projects.

Illustrated Theatre Production Guide by John Holloway.

Backstage Handbook by Carter and Chiang

Scene Design and Stage Lighting by Parker and Wolf

Theatrical Design and Production by Gillette