THEA 115 - Safe Scenery and Costume Construction Techniques

Units: 1
Safe construction techniques in the scene shop, costume shop and backstage. Covers safe practices in carpentry and building; ladders and lifts; and, working safely in the costume shop. Prerequisite for shop work in other required courses.

Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: ABC/NC grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

work safely in the scene shop using basic hand and power tools.
work safely backstage using ladders, catwalks, the personnel lift, and counterweight rigging system.
work safely in the costume shop using machines for sewing, dying, washing and ironing.
use personal protective equipment properly.
know where to find safety information for materials and products