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THA 123 Introduction To Technical Theatre

NCE1 levelArts & Humanities15 topics

THA 123 covers 15 topics. StudyPath paces them into daily study sessions that finish before your exam date, with practice questions and worked answers for each one.

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Course outline

The topics this course covers, in teaching order.

  1. Lighting
  2. Historical development of stage lighting
  3. Qualities and functions of stage lighting
  4. Lighting equipment and mounting techniques
  5. Colour in lighting
  6. Principles of stage lighting
  7. Scenic Design and Construction
  8. Scenic design (type and functions of scenery)
  9. Basic carpentry and joinery
  10. Flats designs and construction
  11. Building stage scenery
  12. Costumes, make-up, properties and masks
  13. Make-up (types, functions and application)
  14. Stage Properties:(types and functions)
  15. Tie and dye

A sample from this course

One topic, as StudyPath teaches it.

Lighting

Lighting in technical theatre is the controlled use of light to make performance visible, shape mood, direct audience attention, and support storytelling on stage. For examination purposes, you should master the functions of stage lighting, the basic equipment involved, and the main artistic and practical principles used to light actors, scenery, and stage space.

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