THEA 263 - Wood and Metal Construction

Units: 2
Practical materials and techniques of scenic construction including: lumber, plywood, and metal stocks; hardware and tools; adhesives and fasteners; woodworking and welding. Building methods of the modern scene shop. Practice applicable to everyday handiwork.

Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Select the correct building materials for a project, including: lumber, plywood, metal stocks, fasteners, adhesives and hardware.
fashion projects using the correct tools with efficient and safe procedures for measuring, cutting, and joining.
build common scenic pieces, including theatre and TV-style flats; platforms; doors and windows; and, irregular 2D shapes and 3D forms.
compare building techniques and trade-offs in choosing one method versus another.