2015-2016 Catalog

THEA 2150 Stage Rigging

2.0 - 7.5 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) THEA 1110 or instructor approval - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

The course builds on concepts and skills introduced in Theatre Technology I with specific emphasis on stage rigging. It covers rigging topics, including repair and maintenance, motorized rigging, trussing, and special applications, in the lecture portion and reinforces them during labs under non-production conditions. Students apply fundamental skills in the installation of flying scenery as well as use of stage rigging equipment under show conditions.