Live Entertainment Design and Production – (561.xx)

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view courses list. 

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

This practical course introduces students to the scene shop and wardrobe facility.  The student works with all the standard tools, equipment and construction techniques, while learning the basics of fabrication in a safe manner.

Students are introduced to fundamentals of drafting, isometrics and rendering, in order to communicate ideas to a director and construction team.  The student finishes with technical drawings of a scenic design.

Students are introduced to design and communication theory as well as text analysis.  The student learns to develop design ideas and how to clearly convey those ideas to an audience.

This practical course introduces students to the backstage environment.  The course teaches the student the fundamentals of working safely in a stage environment and how the venue and equipment are used by the various production departments.

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

This course explores Props, Costume and Scenic Design techniques, including designing from a text.  The student is introduced to specific terminology and techniques that pertain to each discipline.

This course explores Lighting, Sound and Video Design techniques, including designing from a text.  The student is introduced to specific terminology and techniques that pertain to each discipline.

Students continue exploring the construction shops, with an emphasis on safe fabrication.  The student will have the opportunity to assist with fabrication on a department production.

Students continue learning technical drawing techniques, with an increased emphasis on working with computer software. The student continues working with their drawings from Technical Drawing 1, using software to redraw and finalize the plans.

Students are introduced to the major artistic movements in theatre and world history. Particular focus is on clothing styles, architecture, art and theatre trends.

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list.

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

This course is the first of two that are an in-depth exploration of Costume Design and Construction work.

Students focus on text, and how to develop and communicate central design ideas in collaboration with a director and a larger design team.

This course is the first of two that are an in-depth exploration of Props Design and Construction work.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course is the first of two that are an in-depth exploration of Scenic Design and Construction work.

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list. 

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

This course is a continuation of Costuming 1.

This course focusses on the fundamentals of painting and finishing scenery. The student learns various techniques and the impact of those techniques on Scenic, Lighting and Video Design. This course refines the student’s drawing techniques, including costume and scenic drawing.

This course is a continuation of Props Design and Construction 1.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course is a continuation of Scenic Design and Construction 1.

The first of two courses which explores preparation for the workforce and maintaining a career in the performing arts.  The course covers basic financial literacy, awareness of future professional development, and preparing CVs for job applications.

This course focuses on teaching students to manage large projects, including supervising a team, prioritizing build items, tracking progress and fully managing the design aspect of a project.  The student learns how to prioritize a production’s needs, clearly communicate ideas, track a budget and deliver it all on time throughout the complete design process.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course, combined with Integrated Project 2 in the sixth semester, consists of a design project that will combine Props, Costumes and Scenic Design into a single project, working from a source as inspiration. The course emphasizes the conceptualization, planning and preparation of the project.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course prepares the student for their Props, Costume and Scenic Designs to intersect with the designs of Voie B, namely Lighting, Sound and Video Projection, to ensure clear and cohesive design aesthetics.

This course is a continuation of Career Management 1.  The course covers contracts, union and professional associations, personal health and safety, and preparing a portfolio to enter the workforce.

Building on the work in the previous semester in Integrated Project 1, the student will execute a project encapsulating Props, Costume and Scenic Design.  This course culminates in the execution and realization of the design project.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

Students are required to successfully complete four (4) English courses to obtain their DEC. Courses 603-102 and 603-103 may be taken in either order only after successfully completing 603-101. Course 603-200-MQ is the 4th and last English course required. Click here to view courses list. 

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list.

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

This practical course introduces students to the scene shop and wardrobe facility.  The student works with all the standard tools, equipment and construction techniques, while learning the basics of fabrication in a safe manner.

Students are introduced to fundamentals of drafting, isometrics and rendering, in order to communicate ideas to a director and construction team.  The student finishes with technical drawings of a scenic design.

Students are introduced to design and communication theory as well as text analysis.  The student learns to develop design ideas and how to clearly convey those ideas to an audience.

This practical course introduces students to the backstage environment.  The course teaches the student the fundamentals of working safely in a stage environment and how the venue and equipment are used by the various production departments.

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list.

Every student needs one of each of the Block “A” and Block “B” courses in order to complete their DEC. For each block, there are four levels of courses: Level 1 , Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4.
Placement in the appropriate level of French is determined by the students’ high school marks. The French Department reserves the right to change the placement of a student upon written notice. Students take the Block “B” course at the same level as the Block “A” course.
If placement determines that students do not have a college level of proficiency in French, students may be required to take remedial courses to upgrade their knowledge of the language. Click here to view courses list. 

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

This course explores Props, Costume and Scenic Design techniques, including designing from a text.  The student is introduced to specific terminology and techniques that pertain to each discipline.

This course explores Lighting, Sound and Video Design techniques, including designing from a text.  The student is introduced to specific terminology and techniques that pertain to each discipline.

Students continue exploring the construction shops, with an emphasis on safe fabrication.  The student will have the opportunity to assist with fabrication on a department production.

Students continue learning technical drawing techniques, with an increased emphasis on working with computer software.  The student continues working with their drawings from Technical Drawing 1, using software to redraw and finalize the plans.

Students are introduced to the major artistic movements in theatre and world history. Particular focus is on clothing styles, architecture, art and theatre trends.

After successfully completing their 603-101 course, students may choose to take either a 603-102 or a 603-103 course. Click here to view courses list. 

Students need three (3) Humanities courses to complete their DEC. Courses 345-101-MQ and 345-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 345-21_-AB. Click here to view courses list. 

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list. 

This course is the first of two courses that are an in-depth exploration of Lighting.  The student explores the function/operation of the lighting equipment, lighting system and the process of a head electrician/lighting operator on a stage production.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course is the first of two courses that are an in-depth exploration of Sound.  The student learns about the technical aspects and management of the audio system and equipment.

This course is the first of two courses that are an in-depth exploration of Video.  The student learns about the technical aspects and management of the video projection system and equipment.

Students focus on text, and how to develop and communicate central design ideas in collaboration with a director and a larger design team.

After successfully completing their 603-102 and 603-103 courses, students must choose a 603-200 course. Click here to view courses list.

Students are required to successfully complete three (3) Physical Education courses to complete their DEC. Courses 109-101-MQ and 109-102-MQ may be taken in either order, but both must be successfully completed before registering in 109-103-MQ. Click here to view courses list.

Complementary courses provide an opportunity for students to explore subjects outside their field of concentration and are offered in six different areas. Except for Liberal Arts, Arts & Sciences and Double DEC programs, students must take two (2) complementary courses as part of their General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to select courses from subjects that are outside their program of study;
Students can take a course from each ensemble of the same domain;
Or
Students can take a course from either ensemble of two different domains;
Or
Students can take a course from the same ensemble of two different domains;
Domain 1, Domain 2, Domain 3 , Domain 4 , Domain 5 and Domain 6

Click here to view courses list. 

This course is a continuation of Lighting 1.   The student explores the design technique/use of the lighting equipment, lighting system and the process of a lighting designer on a stage production.

This course introduces students to the work of stage managers and assistant stage managers, including their roles with the actors in rehearsal, their collaboration with the design and production team, as well as the running of a show.  This course also touches on union rules as they apply to rehearsal and running a show.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course is a continuation of Sound 1. The student learns about the design process and techniques, and the process of a sound designer on a stage production.

This course is a continuation of Video 1. The student learns about the design process and techniques, and the process of a video designer on a stage production.

The student continues to explore the role of the stage manager, and is also introduced to the role of production manager, and their work tasks on a production. The course focusses on the techniques of calling of a production/executing the show, as well as scheduling for a production.

This course also introduces the fundamentals of technical direction – including prioritizing all technical elements of a production, working closely with the design and construction departments, overseeing stage installations as well as understanding and supervising stage rigging sessions.

The first of two courses which explores preparation for the workforce and maintaining a career in the performing arts. The course covers basic financial literacy, awareness of future professional development, and preparing CVs for job applications.

This course, combined with Integrated Project 2 in the sixth semester, consists of a design project that will combine Lighting, Sound and Video Projection Design into a single project, working from a source as inspiration. The course emphasizes the conceptualization, planning and preparation of the project.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

This course focusses on the Technical Director, their responsibilities, and their relationship with Stage Managers and other members of the production team.

This course is a continuation of Career Management 1. The course covers contract, unions and professional associations, personal health and safety, and preparing a portfolio for to enter the workforce.

Building on the design work of the previous semester in Integrated Project 1, the student will execute a project encapsulating Lighting, Sound and Video Projection Design. This course culminates in the execution and realization of the design project.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.

For this course, the student works as crew, head of department, management or design position for a Department production.