Methods of constructing and rigging scenery for the stage. Basic scene painting techniques. Stage lighting equipment and its use. Lab and/or crew assignment of six hours per week required in place of more extensive outside assignments.

TPA 3220 Lighting Design . . . . . 3(2,2)

Theoretical and practical approach to problems of lighting for the stage. Lighting instruments, intensity control, basic electrical safety. Application of lighting design principles and ideas to a variety of projects. Crew assignment as required.

TPA 3230 Costume Construction . . . . . 3(3,0)

Techniques of patterning, cutting, fitting, draping, and basic construction of stage costumes. Lab and/or crew assignment of six hours per week required in place of more extensive outside assignments.

TPA 3248 Make Up and Disguise . . . . . 2(0.5,1.5)

Basic principles of the art of stage make up. Practice in the design and execution of make ups for various purposes.

TPA 3400 Theatre Management . . . . . 3(3,0)

Theatrical producing in America. A practical examination of the responsibilities of the theatre staff, the commercial New York theatre, stock and resident theatre, college and community theatre. Includes the study of cost control, box office.

TPA 4045 Costume Design . . . . . 3(2,2)

Stage costume design and construction; survey of historical periods. Emphasis on color, line, form and materials.

TPA 4060 Scene Design . . . . . 3(2,2)

Practical and theoretical study of approaches to scene design for the theatre. Emphasis on developing an appropriate visual statement supporting the total production concept. Student projects required.

TPA 4081 Scene Painting . . . . . 2(0,6)

Practice in various techniques of scene painting. Consideration of pigments, color mixing, kinds of paints, paint equipment and its care.

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