Technical Theatre Skills Foundation Course - Certificate
City Lit
1-10 Keeley St,, Covent Garden, London, WC2B 4BA
Tel: 020 7492 2546
Email: theatreworkshop@citylit.ac.uk
Course Description:
City Lit is offering a one-year part-time evening course in technical theatre starting September, based in Covent Garden, London. This is a unique opportunity to explore all areas of technical theatre: lighting, sound, set design and stage management. Develop your skills in the classroom and and put them into practice on shows in City Lit's John Lyon Theatre.
Stage Management: Students will explore the different roles under the umbrella term stage management team post and pre production and their role within the context of a theatre environment. Students will be given the opportunity to experience being a Stage manager, deputy stage manager and assistant stage manager. All equipment will be demonstrated thoroughly and all relevant health and safety legislation will be taught. Students will also learn about the role of production manager.
Lighting: The role of the lighting designer will be explored along with the roles of all the members of the electrics team together with their duties and responsibilities. Students will learn about the different production processes within the theatre and the many theatrical styles used in lighting design. The pre planning of a lighting design will be taught and how to rig, focus and plot lighting for a show. Basic electrical theory will be covered along with the many health and safety aspects of working within a theatre environment.
Sound: Students will learn about the role of the sound designer, sound operator and their duties and responsibilities. Different styles of recorded and live sound will be explored and there use within a theatrical environment. Technical equipment used in theatre sound will be explained along with the many health and safety issues associated with this area of work. Recording live sounds and pre recording effects onto a variety of formats will be covered along with editing sounds in a pre production studio for use on a production.
Set: The role of a scenic designer will be explored and students will be encouraged to produce design work of their own. Students will be taught the basics of scenic design and will learn about materials and their usage. Each student will be taught basic construction techniques.
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