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
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.63 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.83 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 7
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Joshua Patino | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 3 of 3 |
| Fall 2025 | Joshua Patino | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Spring 2025 | Catrin Evans | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 2 of 3 |
| Spring 2024 | Russell Swift | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | 4 of 4 |
| Spring 2023 | Russell Swift | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 5 of 6 |
| Fall 2022 | Russell Swift | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 1 of 2 |
| Spring 2022 | Russell Swift | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4 of 5 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01