15 courses with the subject TDTC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TDTC 120Theater Sketching and Rendering2
45.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course Exploration of the drawing techniques and practices employed in theater design work, including set design sketching and costume design rendering. Students will complete a series of drawing projects using method, media, and presentation techniques that are fundamental to the design process in theater. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is offered as a craft elective as part of the Theater Design and Technology program. Students will build their skills in creating and using drafted scale drawings of the type used for theater design and technical work. Students will also learn to create and use scale models. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is offered as a craft elective as part of the Theater Design and Technology program. Students will build their costume-construction skills in the areas of pattern-making and draping, and will learn how to use a variety of fabrics and construction methods. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is offered as a craft elective as part of the Theater Design and Technology program. Students will build their skills in creating and using CAD-based drafted scale drawings of the type used for theater design and technical work. Students will also learn to use digital modeling and visualization software. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is offered as a craft elective as part of the Theater Design and Technology program. Students will build their scenic painting skills in the areas of layout, process planning, surface preparation, faux finishing, and large-scale image creation for the stage. This course carries an additional fee. $100 materials fee This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
22.5 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course is offered as a craft elective as part of the Theater Design and Technology program. Students will explore the challenges and uses of photography in documentation, promotion and archiving of theater productions. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Introduction to the basic methods of construction used by professional shops and costume houses to create theatrical costumes. Students will complete several projects, covering hand and machine sewing, commercial and hand-drafted patterns, simple alterations, and finishing techniques. Class would also include lectures on fitting garments, fabric identification, tools of the trade, and fashion terminology. Prerequisites THPD*112, THPD*114, THPD*130, or FIBR*101 Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This class will investigate the role of the prop master and the process from reading a script through putting the props onstage or on camera. The course will cover hand props, furniture, set dressing and special effects. Projects will focus special attention on collaborative communication, period research and creative problem solving and will include strategies for choosing materials, planning, budgeting and sourcing. Projects will include both Theatrical and Film/TV assignments. Prerequisites FIDE*101, THPD*113, THPD*114, or THPD*130 This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Students will build their skills in creating and using drafted scale drawings of the type used for theater design and technical work. Drafting techniques including lineweight, page layout, and assessment of required elements will be covered. Students will develop drafting which accurately conveys their design ideas while adhering to accepted industry standards. Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This course examines traditional and nontraditional rigging techniques. Equipment discussed includes counterweight and mechanical rigging systems and their components. Class format is both lecture and lab with written and practical projects assigned to further the student’s understanding of theatrical rigging practices. At the culmination of this course, students will be able to safely design, implement and use standard theatrical rigging. This course is not repeatable for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Designers for film and live performance depend on a variety of methods of visual communication. In addition to physical models and drafting, renderings, collages and other 2D tools help convey ideas to collaborators. This course will explore the application of Photoshop techniques to important technical and design tasks involving images – tasks that are common in Theater, Film, and Dance design work. Students will apply Photoshop to enhance or modify existing photos for use in props, scenery, or projection, and they will also learn to create, compose, and print pages for their professional portfolios. Finally, students will learn to use the Photoshop software in the creation of new and original images: set sketches, costume renderings, painter’s elevations, and printed full-color scenic models. A series of Photoshop projects will build students’ design skills and enhance their abilities to modify and create the digital images necessary for performances. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course Theater lighting technology is a quickly changing and expanding field. As increasingly complex equipment is incorporated into live performance, the opportunities for creation expand. Lighting Designers collaborate closely with theater electricians to create their work. Students interested in hands-on applications of automated lighting technology and programming will be exposed to a variety of tools. This class will delve into the role of the Production Electrician and the technology behind stage lighting. Students will learn how to translate a lighting design onto the stage with focus on the applications of lighting technology, including automated lighting and console programming. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course A figure drawing course created with the intention to render dynamic characters with personality and life as an essential tool of the costume designer. Students will learn techniques for drawing a well-proportioned human body, illustrating fabrics, and properly conveying costume silhouettes for major historical periods. This course is specifically aimed to inspire the student to explore diverse approaches, mediums and techniques to develop their own unique style of costume rendering. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course This class will help students to translate their theatrical set design ideas into three-dimensional models. Students will use their skills in creating and using drafted scale theatrical drawings to create and use scale models. Students will understand the basic standards and practices of theatrical model making and its use as a communication tool in the entertainment world. This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
undefined hours 200 level undergraduate course This course allows for the presentation of one-time, unique educational experiences involving either specialized themes, media, classroom structures, or teaching and learning formats. This course may be repeated for credit.
