Drafting for the Theatre

THEA 300: Drafting For Theatre 3 Credit Hours

Description: THEA 300. Drafting for the Theatre (3). The fundamentals of drafting for the theatre. Includes drafting equipment, geometry, lettering, symbols, drawings (orthographic, isometric, oblique, sectional) and standard drawings used in theatre floor plans, sections, elevations, working drawings, perspective.

Course Level Learner Outcomes: Students successfully completing this class:
Utilize critical thinking skills in order to synthesize diverse concepts into practical
Solutions to technical challenges found in the theater.
Demonstrate familiarity with the language and techniques used on stage and in theatrical production.
Demonstrate the skills needed to communicate information effectively and efficiently in graphic, written and oral form.
Develop the skills to use the equipment and tools commonly used in drafting for theatre.
Perform hands on projects in a classroom, laboratory and production setting.
Work towards a more complete understanding of individual creative processes, styles and personal aesthetics as applied to design communication.
Develop the organizational patterns, skills, and knowledge essential to drafting for theatre.