TECHNICAL THEATRE FUNDAMENTALS

Name: TECHNICAL THEATRE FUNDAMENTALS
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THEATRE 160

Course Description

Learn how to mount a theatrical production. Through scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management explore the relationship between the technical components of the production process. Includes lectures as well as practical experience in University Theatre productions.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

THEATRE 222 , THEATRE 266 , THEATRE 379 , THEATRE 370 , THEATRE 270 , and THEATRE 221

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.68

6.76% from Historical

Completion Rate

96.67%

2.55% from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

21.36% from Historical

Class Size

36% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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