Entertainment Design & Technology Courses
Production oriented classes are based on real-world experience and through understanding of the demands of the professional entertainment industry. Industry pros offer hands-on training, using the tools and technology of today's entertainment workplace. For information about Entertainment Design & Technology (EDT) courses, review these summaries:
TD-129 Summerfest - Technicians
This course is normally taught as and eight- to ten-week summer session course. It is designed to familiarize and teach students the various technical aspects; i.e., set construction, lighting, costuming, makeup, publicity, and house management, needed for the preparation and production of a major theatrical Summerfest production. Repeatable = 3 times.
- Total of 360 hrs lab for Term
- Prerequisite: None; Units: 7
- Corequisite: None
- Advisory: TD-150
- Accepted for Credit: CSU and UC
TD-150 Technical Theatre
This course offers and introduction to the theory and practice of technical theatre, scene construction, property selection, and budgeting for theatre, television and dance productions. There is laboratory experience in preparing for public performance.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 3
- Corequisite: None
- Advisory: None
- Accepted for Credit CSU and UC
TD-152 Introduction to Lighting
This course introduces the basic concepts, technology, and safe practices of electricity and lighting for live events. Lectures will focuse on theory and practice, while lab will provide opportuniites to use equipment in "real life" situations. There is participation in current productions.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 3
- Corequisite: None
- Advisory: None
- Accepted for Credit: CSU and UC
TD-153 Scenic Painting
This course is a study of various methods of painting theatrical scenery. Tools to be used will include brushes, rollers, sponges, and stenciling. Students will learn techniques in faux, troup de'ellio, and forced perspective. Students also participate in current production. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 3
- Corequisite: None
- Advisory: TD 150
TD-159 Theatre Management
This course is an introduction to the theories and practice of dance, theatre and music performance management. Students will study advertising, public relations, box office operations and event staffing. There is practical lab application of studies in conjunction with concurrent production (student and professional), and/or outside projects in film or TV.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 3
- Corequisite: None
- Advisory: Elig. for ENGL 151B
- Accepted for Credit: CSU
TD-160 Production Lab
This laboratory practices knowledge and techniques gained in the drama, television and dance production and technique classes. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 1.5 - 9 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 0.5-3
- Corequisite: None; F-S
- Advisory: None
- Accepted for Credit: CSU and UC
TD-161 to TD-164 Stage Craft Lab
This course involves participation in all the technical aspects of preparing a scheduled college production (stage, television or film, and dance); i.e., set construction, lighting, costuming, makeup, publicity, and house management. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 3 - 12 hrs lab
- Prerequisite: None
- Units: 1-4
- Corequisite: None; F-S
- Advisory: None
- Accepted for Credit: CSU and UC
TD-170 Survey of Entertainment Design
This course explores trends in entertainment design and technology through lectures and filed trips. Areas covered will include live performance, film and television, themed entertainment and retail, and corporate events. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a broad overview of the field of entertainment design and technology with emphasis on current and future employment opportunities and the skills needed for them.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 3
TD-171 3D Entertainment Design for Lighting
This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer-aided design as related to lighting design for the entertainment industry. Using Mini-CAD design and drafting programs, this course will guide students through the process of creating lighting designs using three-dimensional models of theatres and other spaces. Repeatable 1 time
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 3
- Advisory: ID-155 or equivalent TD-152
TD-172 Intermediate Lighting for Stage, Television, and Live Events
This course offers product-based instruction on the equipment and techniques used in lighting. It will be divided into three sections, each of which will focus on a specific area of the entertainment industry: lighting for the stage, for television production, and for live events. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 3
- Advisory: TD-152 or stage/TV lighting experience
- Accepted For Credit: CSU
TD-173 Introduction to Moving Lights
This course offers an introduction to the technology and applications of intelligent lighting systems for the entertainment industry. The course and lab work will concentrate on the features and functions of a wide variety of lighting fixtures and control systems in use in the entertainment industry today. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 1 hr lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 2
- Advisory: TD 172
- Accepted for Credit: CSU
TD-174 Intermediate Moving Lights
This course builds upon the work done in TD-173. Students will begin designing with, and programming, intelligent lighting systems for different types of events (concerts, corporate parties, trade shows, etc.). More sophisticated work will be done in trouble shooting, servicing, and rigging, as well. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 1 hr lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 2
- Prerequisite: TD 173
- Advisory: TD 172
- Accepted for Credit: CSU
TD-175 Intermediate Sound for Stage, Television and Live Events
This course offers project-based instruction on the equipment and technologies used in sound design, recording, and reinforcement. It will be divided into three sections, each of which will focus on a specific area of the entertainment industry: sound for the stage, for television production, and for live events. Repeatable = 3 times.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 3
- Advisory: TD-152 or stage/TV lighting experience
- Accepted For Credit: CSU
TD-178 Fundamentals of Rigging
This course offers an introduction to the rigging systems and equipment commonly used in the entertainment industry. Through a combination of classroom and lab, students will learn the fundamental concepts of safe rigging, including load calculation and placement, safety devices, and fall protection. Students should be in good physical condition and must be able to climb ladders and lift fifty pounds. Repeatable = 1 time.
- 2 hrs lecture, 2 hrs lab
- Units: 2
- Advisory: TD-150; ability to climb ladders and lift 50 lbs.
TD-179 Introduction to Stage Management
The course introduces the responsibilities, techniques and tools of a modern stage manager for live and broadcast events. Areas covered will include creating schedules, promptbooks and other paperwork; organizing and managing crew; managing production meetings; managing the rehearsal process; running performances.
- 2 hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab
- Units: 3
- Advisory: ID-155 or Equivalent, TD-152
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