THTR 1130 Elements of Stagecraft
This course is required for theatre majors and minors, but it is also open to interested non-majors by permission. Minors please get permission from Theatre Department for registration. Elements I introduces the history, theory, and practice of technical theatre production through lectures, discussions, observation and hands-on experience. The class consists of two paths of learning. The first will be practicing the necessary skills for the preparation of scenery, props, costumes and lights. Students will be required to learn to safely rig scenery, use many power tools, hang and focus lighting equipment, and cut and stitch fabric. The second path develops literacy in the visual design elements as it applies to theatre and theatrical spaces. A number of exercises will expand your visualization and creative skills. Required for Theater Majors and Minors.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Corequisites
- THTR1017
Requirements fulfilled
- Theatre: Foundation: Elements of Stagecraft and Elements of Theatrical Design (two courses) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Educational Theatre: One upper-level Production/Performance course or THTR1130 Elements of Stagecraft (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Educational Theatre: THTR1103 Acting I: Fundamentals of Performance or THTR1130 Elements of Theatre Production I (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.95 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.35 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| 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 | Quinn Burgess | 2.7 | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 16 of 20 |
| Spring 2025 | Catrin Evans | 3.8 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 8 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Crystal Tiala | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 8 of 13 |
| Spring 2025 | Quinn Burgess | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 8 of 13 |
| Spring 2024 | Crystal Tiala | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 20 |
| Spring 2024 | Quinn Burgess | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 20 |
| Spring 2024 | Russell Swift | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 20 |
| Spring 2023 | Crystal Tiala | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 11 |
| Spring 2023 | Quinn Burgess | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 11 |
| Spring 2023 | Russell Swift | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 11 |
| Spring 2022 | Crystal Tiala | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 20 |
| Spring 2022 | Jacqueline Dalley | 3.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 20 |
| Spring 2022 | Russell Swift | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 4 of 20 |
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Sections
- Section 01