Diploma in Theatre Arts - Technical Production
Fanshawe College
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Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 8,948 *
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Introduction
Combine practical production and theatre theory
Please note: The Fall 2021 intake of this program has been suspended. There will be a one-time winter intake of this program for Winter 2022.
All the world’s a stage, but there’s no live entertainment without the magic behind the scenes. With this two-year diploma in Theatre Arts – Technical Production, you’ll be the one making the magic happen.
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Curriculum
Students learn a range of disciplines and artistry that allow entertainers to shine and the audience to lose themselves in the performance. Learn the technical skills in areas of lighting, sound, carpentry, scenic painting, rigging and special effects, as well as design. This exciting live entertainment program is located in the heart of London's arts and cultural centre, at Fanshawe's London Downtown Campus. Students have full-time access to learn and apply skills at various events and performances in The Good Foundation Inc. Theatre.
Combine technology and project management and emerge with the skills needed to work with theatre and production companies across the globe as backstage technical support or as a team member in independent productions. You might work with live music performers or with product demonstrations, in film and television or on the web.
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- WRIT-1037 Reason & Writing 1-Contemporary Media 3
- PROD-1051 Technical Production 1 3
- PROD-1052 Lighting 1 3
- PROD-1011 Sound 1 3
- PROD-1053 Properties 1 3
- THEA-1004 Practicum 1 1.2
- HIST-1048 Evolving Eras of Theatre 3
- DESG-1085 Technical Skills 1 3
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- PROD-1054 Technical Production 2 3
- COMM-3074 Communications for Design 3
- PROD-1055 Lighting 2 3
- PROD-1056 Sound 2 3
- PROD-3022 Properties 2 3
- THEA-1005 Practicum 2 1.2
- COMP-1454 Theatrical Computers & Networks 3
- DESG-3048 Technical Skills 2 3
- ELEC-1143 Electricity 2
Level 3
General Education - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- PROD-3023 Technology Integration 1 3
- THEA-3006 Lighting 3 3
- PROD-3024 Sound 3 3
- PROD-3025 Properties 3 3
- DRAF-1068 Technical Drafting 1 3
- THEA-3003 Practicum 3 3.6
Level 4
General Education - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course.
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMP-3096 Technology Integration 2 3
- THEA-3004 Collaborative Projects 12
- DRAF-3036 Technical Drafting 2 3
General Education - Electives
Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 3 and 4
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 23 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
- Design and construct stage sets for musical and drama productions.
- Design and construct stage lighting and special effects.
- Manage effectively on the stage during all phases of production.
- Identify, select and install lighting.
- Understand safety precaution for theatre operation.
- Manage the entire theatre production.
- Paint and design scenery.
- Develop some performance skills.
- Use a variety of software related to current industry technology.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and work independently and collaboratively.
Career Opportunities
Theatre Arts - Technical Production graduates will have the opportunity to obtain employment with theatre and production companies worldwide, as backstage technicians or as team members in independent productions, and design and production assistance across all media. Graduates may also work with companies who provide support for other aspects of the live performance industry including conventions, product/service demonstrations, live music performances, independent productions, film and television and multi-media.
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