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Spe­cial uses of plas­tics and met­als in the fab­ri­ca­tion of stage scenery and scenery el­e­ments. The major em­pha­sis will be placed on the form­ing and shap­ing of var­i­ous plas­tics, molds and cast­ing, prob­lems of safety and tox­i­c­ity and the se­lec­tion and use of met­als.

Special uses of plastics and metals in the fabrication of stage scenery and scenery elements. The major emphasis will be placed on the forming and shaping of various plastics, molds and casting, problems of safety and toxicity and the selection and use of metals.

There is a na­tion­wide short­age of com­pe­tent car­pen­ters and tech­ni­cal di­rec­tors in the the­atre. Stu­dents tak­ing this class will have the op­por­tu­nity to prac­tice all of the most im­por­tant skills that can lead to a suc­cess­ful and re­ward­ing ca­reer in the field. Even the most com­plex set is built up from many smaller, sim­pler parts. Mas­ter­ing the skills pre­sented in this class will give you a strong foun­da­tion in scenery con­struc­tion that will sup­port your work in the fu­ture, no mat­ter how com­plex it be­comes. Course­work will focus heav­ily on lab and pro­ject work.

There is a nationwide shortage of competent carpenters and technical directors in the theatre. Students taking this class will have the opportunity to practice all of the most important skills that can lead to a successful and rewarding career in the field. Even the most complex set is built up from many smaller, simpler parts. Mastering the skills presented in this class will give you a strong foundation in scenery construction that will support your work in the future, no matter how complex it becomes. Coursework will focus heavily on lab and project work.

An in depth analy­sis of the plan­ning, bud­get­ing and con­struc­tion processes used in the pro­duc­tion of scenery. Stu­dents will apply their knowl­edge of con­struc­tion and draft­ing tech­niques and process to gen­er­ate shop draw­ings, de­velop bud­get es­ti­mates and plan con­struc­tion sched­ules.

An in depth analysis of the planning, budgeting and construction processes used in the production of scenery. Students will apply their knowledge of construction and drafting techniques and process to generate shop drawings, develop budget estimates and plan construction schedules.

Mat­lab, nu­mer­i­cal methonds. Please see the couse syl­labus.

Matlab, numerical methonds. Please see the couse syllabus.