THTR1021 · Theater

Theatre Production Lab II: Scenery and Paint Prep

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

The Scenery Construction and Scenic Paint Prep Lab will introduce students to the skills necessary to construct, rig, and load-in scenery; layout and paint scenery; be introduced to the variety of tools and techniques used in scene painting and construction. Through actual hands-on practice, students will be allowed to develop their abilities in the areas of theatre production. Skills will be developed in construction techniques that include wood working, metal working, fabric manipulation, and rigging, design layouts, painting on large scale, and more. Safety procedures that relate to these areas will be taught and practiced. Students will work on departmental productions during the semester. The work that students do will vary and will be determined by that student's individual abilities and interest, as well as the needs of the specific production that we are working on. Discuss paint or construction preferences with the instructor. Students will complete 26 hours of lab work over the course of the semester. No previous experience is required.