TPA: Theater Production & Admin

SURVEY OF ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY Career exploration and professional development course for certain programs in the School of Arts, Entertainment, and Design. This course explores the range of employment options in the arts, entertainment, design, and technology industries with a focus on career development, education planning, and creative collaboration.

FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNICAL DESIGN Prerequisites: TPA 2220C and TPA 2290C Prerequisite or Co-requisite: TPA 2343 Practical exploration of the structural and mechanical principles used in scenery construction and rigging for the entertainment industry. Applies theoretical concepts in laboratory and production settings. (Special Fee: $99.00).

PRINCIPLES OF SCENERY DESIGN Prerequisite: TPA 2000C and TPA 2343C Introductory design techniques including design development, presentation, and execution. The student will complete ground plans, perspective sketches, and scenic models of single set stage designs. (Special Fee: $69.00).

ADVANCED STAGE LIGHTING Prerequisite: TPA 2220C and TPA 2221C A hands-on exploration of specialized lighting equipment and techniques used in live entertainment. Emphasizes lighting in nontheatrical spaces, computerized lighting control, and intelligent lighting fixtures. (Special Fee: $137.00).

AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION Prerequisite: TPA 2252C The student will participate as an audio visual technician for theater, dance, film, college-wide, or music events. (Requires a minimum of 10 hours per week for a production or pre-production assignment. (Special Fee: $103.00).

FOUNDATIONS OF TECHNICAL DESIGN Prerequisites: TPA 2220C and TPA 2290C Prerequisite or Co-requisite: TPA 2343 Practical exploration of the structural and mechanical principles used in scenery construction and rigging for the entertainment industry. Applies theoretical concepts in laboratory and production settings. (Special Fee: $99.00).

STAGE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Prerequisites: TPA 1380, SLS 1122, or HFT 1000, and THE 1000 An introduction to the organization and management of a live entertainment production. The course will focus on the paperwork, budgeting and scheduling required to manage a production along with collaborative leadership in the execution of an entertainment production.

SELECTED TOPICS IN THEATER TECHNOLOGY Selected topics in theater technology based on the needs and areas of interest of the class and professor. May include laboratory and/or field work as part of the class. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.

INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all mandated courses in Reading, Mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes; a minimum 2.0 institutional or overall GPA; and 12 credits, including a total of 4 courses with TPA or MUM prefixes to include TPA 2290 OR TPA 2257. The Program Director/Program Chair/Program Coordinator or Internship Placement Office has the discretion to provide override approval as it relates to the waiver of required program/discipline-related courses. This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with an opportunity to fine-tune skill sets learned in course work and enhance workplace skills through supervised practical experience related to their career objectives. Each earned credit hour of Internship requires a minimum of 80 clock hours to work. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Internship Fee: $10.00).