Programme Goals

1. Produce well-rounded technical theatre practitioners
2. Offer training with professional artisans
3. Present opportunities to work at Rosebud Theatre and other professional venues
4. Emphasize hands-on theatre experience
5. Develop market-ready skills in production
6. Include creating and marketing your own show
7. Reflect meaningfully on the connection between faith and art
8. Nurture personal faith in a company of Christian artists
9. Equip graduates for a career in technical theatre
   

Technical Theatre Level 1

Time Period: September – April
Entrance Requirements: successful completion of Certificate in Theatre Foundations or equivalent, statement of purpose, portfolio, interview

Programme Description
The programme offers a full schedule of theoretical and practical classes in addition to some independent study projects. In Technical Theatre level 1, a large focus of the programme is on basic communication skills, procedures and organizational aspects of theatre through production and performance opportunities on Studio Stage productions.

Students study the techniques of technical theatre and the disciplines that support it, such as lighting, scenic painting, sound, scenic carpentry, design, props, costumes and stage management. Tech students take part in Studio Stage productions, doing everything from acting to stage management to costumes, props, lights, and set construction.

After successfully completing Technical Theatre level 1, students are interviewed to determine their participation in Technical Theatre level 2.  Alternately, students may carry on their studies in the Dramatic Arts level 2.

Technical Theatre Level 2 & 3

Time Period: 2 years, September to April, with possible practicum courses from May to August
Entrance Requirement: satisfactory completion of Technical Theatre Level 1 or Dramatic Arts Level 1

Programme Description
Technical Theatre Level 2 & 3 focuses on practical application of skills. Majors and minors are offered in lighting, stage carpentry, sound, stage management, costuming, and properties. The student’s timetable is designed around the schedule of the Opera House since the focus of Technical Theatre level 2 & 3 is theatrical production.

Students are expected to operate the technical elements and run productions at the Opera House and Studio Stage. Specialized classes and projects, including a self-produced final project, round out the curriculum.  

Level I Course Listing
Term 1: Sept. – Dec., 2009 (13+ credits)
MUS 251 or 252: Masterworks or Chorale (1)
THR 210: Topics in Stage Craft (1.5)
THR 25 or 226: Theatre History (1.5)
THR 261: Production Practicum (1)
THR 267: Theatre Management (2)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)

Optional credits:
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)                 
THR 230: Speech and Text (1)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)

Term 2: Jan. – May, 2010 (17+ credits)
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MUS 251 or 252: Masterworks or Chorale (1)
THR 150: Design Foundations (3)
THR 210: Topics in Stage Craft (1.5)
THR 225 or 226: Theatre History (1.5)
THR 261: Production Practicum (1)
THR 359: Theatre Production & Performance (6)

Optional Credits:
MUS 240: Voice Coaching I (1)
THR 240: Acting Coaching I (1)
THR 241: Topics in Dance (1)

Course Listing Level 2
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 370: International Theatre Trip (2)
MKT 350: Marketing in the Arts (3)
REL 321: Faith & Art (3)
THR 225 or 226: Theatre History (3)

Course Listing Level 3
GEN 250: Bibliography (1)
GEN 470: Oral Exam (1)
MKT 470: Portfolio (1)
THR 489: Final Project (6)

Course Listing Level 2 & 3
The following courses must be completed during the student’s training in Level 2 and 3 as opportunities arise and the student pursues his or her interests:

GEN 101: First Aid (1)
MKT 321: The Business of Showbiz (1)
THR 367: Stage Management II (3)

A minimum of 18 credits in:
INT 380: Applied Studies (3)
INT 489: Internship (6)
THR 250: Topics in Design (3)
THR 310: Advanced Topics in Stage Craft (1.5–6) 
THR 350: Advanced Practicum in Design (3)
THR 261, 361 or 461: Production Practicum (3–6)
THR 366, 367, or 467: Stage Management (1–6)

Up to 2 optional credits in:
MUS 240 or 340: Voice Coaching (1)