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THPERF 243Technical Production 1

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Theatre and Performance

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course offers Theatre and Performance students an opportunity to contribute as crew members on mainstage productions within the school, working within a specific technical area to realize the scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and projection elements that audiences will experience. Through extensive hands-on practice in wardrobe, carpentry, scenic painting, lighting, sound, and video projection, students integrate theoretical knowledge with the practical demands of live performance. The course requires a significant time commitment as students participate in design meetings, technical rehearsals, and fabrication sessions where they build and install elements for performance. All coursework is completed in person with minimal take-home assignments.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Earned at least 0.5 units from THPERF 100 - 199
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 001355823 / 25F 09:30–12:20
F 13:30–17:50

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  • I had a fun time in this. Mornings were lectures done by Paul Cegys (be prepared for lots of tangents) and afternoons were split into crews. You got graded on showing up to certain production meetings Tuesday afternoon to do pointless critical reflections, doing crew calls lead by other department staff (which were mostly outside of class time) and a dissecting the tech presentation. Overall I really enjoyed the hands on experience but I hated the lack of communication at times and the slow learning pace.

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Fall 2023

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

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