First Year
Second Year
- Technical Drawing Sequence II
- Construction and Rigging Sequence I
- Design/Technical Electives
- Take three courses with approval of advisor and instructor
- Production Practice Sequence I
Third Year
- Survey of the Arts for Theatre Sequence
- Construction and Rigging Sequence II
- Design/Technical Electives
- Three courses with approval of advisor and instructor
- Production Practice Sequence II
Fourth Year
- Production Management Seminar
- Design/Technical Electives
- Three courses with approval of advisor and instructor
- Theatre Elective
- One course in consultation with advisor
- Production Practice III and/or Internship
- Select three courses from the following list:
Open Electives
Open elective credit also is required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours.
TEC 104
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
(3 quarter hours) This course introduces students to technical systems and standard technical theatre practices. The course emphasizes proper industry-accepted nomenclature of systems, tools, materials, and integrated infrastructure and introduces the steps involved in larger processes. In addition, a specific focus of the course is the establishing of collaborative team work between peers.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.ART 109
THEATRE DRAWING III
Open to Theatre students only.
TEC 151
TECHNICAL DRAWING I
First course in a 3 course sequence. Mechanical drawing techniques and projection theories are practiced, including drawing-board geometry, scale and dimensioning, and orthographic principles.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 152
TECHNICAL DRAWING I
Second course in a 3 course sequence. Mechanical drawing techniques and projection theories are practiced, including drawing-board geometry, scale and dimensioning, and orthographic principles.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 153
TECHNICAL DRAWING I
Third course in a 3 course sequence. Mechanical drawing techniques and projection theories are practiced, including drawing-board geometry, scale and dimensioning, and orthographic principles.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.DES 141
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Principles of Design (4 quarter hours). First course of a 3-quarter sequence of courses for the appreciation and experience of design as an aesthetic distinct from the other arts, and awareness of design considerations as manifested in theatrical productions.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.DES 142
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Second course of a 3-quarter sequence of courses for the appreciation and experience of design as an aesthetic distinct from the other arts, and awareness of design considerations as manifested in theatrical productions.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.DES 143
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
Third course of a 3-quarter sequence of courses for the appreciation and experience of design as an aesthetic distinct from the other arts, and awareness of design considerations as manifested in theatrical productions.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 204
HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
First course in a 3 course sequence. A study of the development of playscripts, the physical theatre, and means of production from ancient Greek and Roman societies through contemporary theatre. The course emphasized theatre's changing role in society.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 205
HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
Second course in a 3 course sequence. A study of the development of playscripts, the physical theatre, and means of production from ancient Greek and Roman societies through contemporary theatre. The course emphasized theatre's changing role in society.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 206
HISTORY OF DRAMATIC LITERATURE
Third course in a 3 course sequence. A study of the development of playscripts, the physical theatre, and means of production from ancient Greek and Roman societies through contemporary theatre. The course emphasized theatre's changing role in society.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 107
THEATRE CREW
Theatre Crew (2 quarter hours) All students in the first year of the program are assigned on a rotating basis throughout the year to various crews which build and run the shows in the Showcase, Playworks, New Directors, and Workshop Series.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 108
THEATRE CREW
Theatre Crew (2 quarter hours) All students in the first year of the program are assigned on a rotating basis throughout the year to various crews which build and run the shows in the Showcase, Playworks, New Directors, and Workshop Series.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 109
THEATRE CREW
Theatre Crew (2 quarter hours) All students in the first year of the program are assigned on a rotating basis throughout the year to various crews which build and run the shows in the Showcase, Playworks, New Directors, and Workshop Series.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 251
TECHNICAL DRAWING II
First course in a 3 course sequence. Advanced techniques and theory are practiced, building on the skills covered in Technical Drawing I.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 252
TECHNICAL DRAWING II
Second course in a 3 course sequence. Advanced techniques and theory are practiced, building on the skills covered in Technical Drawing I.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 253
TECHNICAL DRAWING II
Third course in a 3 course sequence. Advanced techniques and theory are practiced, building on the skills covered in Technical Drawing I.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 257
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I
First course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 258
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I
Second course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 259
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING I
Third course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 271
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I
First course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, this course makes production assignments based on the student's ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 272
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I
Second course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, this course makes production assignments based on the student's ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 273
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE I
Third course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, this course makes production assignments based on the student's ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 381
SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE
First course in a 3 course sequence. The styles and aesthetics of art, architecture, fashion and the decorative arts from ancient Egypt through the first half of the 20th century are examined. Emphasis is placed on periods and countries that are most important to American theatre. Can be taken by non-Theatre School students with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 382
SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE
Second course in a three-course sequence. The styles and aesthetics of art, architecture, fashion and the decorative arts from ancient Egypt through the first half of the 20th century are examined. Emphasis is placed on periods and countries that are most important to American theatre. Can be taken by non-Theatre School students with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.THE 383
SURVEY OF THE ARTS FOR THEATRE
Third course in a three-course sequence. The styles and aesthetics of art, architecture, fashion and the decorative arts from ancient Egypt through the first half of the 20th century are examined. Emphasis is placed on periods and countries that are most important to American theatre. Can be taken by non-Theatre School students with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 357
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II
First course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 358
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II
Second course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 359
CONSTRUCTION AND RIGGING II
Third course in a 3 course sequence. Lecture and demonstration in building, rigging, and handling of stage scenery. Special attention is given to the proper use of tools, materials, and stage hardware.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 371
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
First course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 372
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
Second course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 373
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE II
Third course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 457
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Explores through lectures and projects the roles of the managerial staff in the modern theater. A basic knowledge of theater terminology and some knowledge of management practice is required.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 458
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Explores through lectures and projects the roles of the managerial staff in the modern theater. A basic knowledge of theater terminology and some knowledge of management practice is required.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 459
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Explores through lectures and projects the roles of the managerial staff in the modern theater. A basic knowledge of theater terminology and some knowledge of management practice is required.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 471
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
First course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 472
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
Second course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 473
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION PRACTICE III
Third course in a 3 course sequence. For all technical students, assignments will be commensurate with ability and experience.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.TEC 490
INTERNSHIP
The internship provides the student with an opportunity to learn by working with experienced professionals in an area related to his or her area of study at The Theatre School.
Prerequisites:
Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.ART 106
BEGINNING DRAWING
Introduction to composition , line and rendering in black and white drawing media. Basic techniques for descriptive and expressive use of drawing media. Materials Fee.