Technical Production IV

This is a supervised laboratory in the technical areas of production. Students will gain hands on experience in the planning, construction, rigging and running of productions to learn backstage procedures and operations in a performance situation. Emphasis placed on careful pre-planning, appropriate safety procedures, and on follow up critiques and evaluation of the work done. Assignments will be made on the basis of the ability and prior achievements of each student, assuring a variety of work experiences. Each succeeding semester will involve a greater degree of production responsibility. This semester will include supervising entry level crews and ensuring they create a safe constructive work environment.