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ProductionProduction ////// B.F.A.B.F.A. Animal Farm. Photo/Pin Lim We train for the profession with the profession. Houston has a large arts community that gives our students access to internships, observerships and overhire possibilities with such organizations as the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Alley Theatre, Stages Repertory Theatre and IATSE PRODUCTION Local 51. Students graduate from the Production Program with the skills, confidence and experience necessary to launch a technical career or pursue an advanced degree in production or design. PROGRAM FEATURES PROGRAM OVERVIEW Our students learn in intimate, collaborative ensemble- Students spend their first two years learning and honing foundational based classes skills in technical production, stage management, design, graphic communication, play reading and analysis, and architectural and costume One-on-one mentoring and career consultations from history. Their training includes both classroom work and hands-on faculty and professional artists experience on at least one show per semester. Professional artists and guests allow our students to As upperclassmen, students are introduced to costume, lighting and network and gain practical experience scenic design. They can either continue to broaden their training in Extensive cross-collaboration with the Stage various areas or specialize in advanced training in scenery, costuming, Management Program lighting or sound. As they continue to develop their practical skills, students have the opportunity to take on technical leadership positions UH annually mounts two professional productions with on productions. the Houston Shakespeare Festival, performing to nearly 30,000 patrons each summer Students working in the scenic workshop. Photo/Karen Grentz theatredance.uh.edu @UHKGMarts @UHKGM_arts @UHTheatreDance COURSEWORK Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Fundamentals of Theatre Dramatic Structures Rendering & Sketching History of Theatre I & Genres Fundamentals of Design Digital Design Techniques History of Theatre II American Drama Theatre Technology Lighting Design (Scenic, Lighting & Sound, Theatre Technology Costume Design and/or Costume) Technical Drawing (two classes) Scenic Design Costume History Acting for Nonmajors Stage Management History of Architecture, Production Crews Production Crews (two classes) Interiors & Decorative Arts (two classes) Production Crews (two classes) Elective opportunities include (but are not limited to): Costume Technology & Allied Crafts, Advanced Stagecraft, Advanced Drafting (CAD), Intelligent Lighting, Scene Painting, Makeup & Hair Design, Costume Cutting & Draping, Sound Design, Senior Seminar PRODUCTION She Kills Monsters. Photo/Pin Lim Students working with the lighting grid. Photo/McCoy Rasco FACULTY CONTACT Gary Cooper, Head of Theatre Recruitment /// [email protected] WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING “UH helped me to build the skills and confidence needed to work as a leader in our industry. It prepared me for real-world situations by immersing me in a live production process and giving me the guidance Ty Frazier B.F.A. ’14 and tools necessary for success.” Backstage Action, Owner HoustonTheatreScene.com, Developer “The program emphasizes establishing a well-rounded theatrical vocabulary while simultaneously providing opportunities to explore the specific interests of each student.” Hudson Davis B.F.A. ’17.