THTR 1023 Theatre Production Lab II: Paint/Props Prep

The Paint/Props Theatre Production Prep Lab will introduce students to the skills necessary to layout and paint scenery; be introduced to the tools and techniques used in scenic painting on the small and large scale; research, collect, build, and organize theatrical properties; decorate theatrical sets; repair and maintain props, stage dressing and stage furniture. Through hands-on practice, students will work on departmental productions during the semester in the props lab and scene shop. The work will vary by student and will be determined by that individual abilities and interest in addition to the demands of the specific productions that the department is presenting. Students will complete 36 hours of lab work over the course of the semester and must proactively schedule weekly hours with the instructor.

Course overview

Department
Theatre
School
MCAS
Credits
1
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall, Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.63 / 5 · Excellent
27 responses
Instructor rating
4.83 / 5 · Excellent
27 responses
Terms evaluated
7
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Joshua Patino5.04.75.05.04.35.05.05.01–3 hrs/week3 of 3
Fall 2025Joshua Patino4.84.94.64.64.75.04.75.01–3 hrs/week8 of 8
Spring 2025Catrin Evans5.05.05.05.04.05.05.05.0≤ 1 hr/week2 of 3
Spring 2024Russell Swift4.85.05.05.04.35.04.85.0—4 of 4
Spring 2023Russell Swift4.44.54.84.84.85.05.05.0—5 of 6
Fall 2022Russell Swift5.05.05.05.05.05.05.05.0—1 of 2
Spring 2022Russell Swift4.05.04.34.33.75.04.54.8—4 of 5

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Joshua Patino · By Arrangement · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Noah Patrick Dunlap, Joshua Patino · BY ARRANGEMENT · Offered