54-873 Technical Direction I

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is an exploration of techniques and practices of the Technical Director. The class has three main components: classroom presentation of School of Drama production technical direction process, classroom lectures centering on TD process, and project work. Over the course of the semester, students will work on two productions as paper projects. This is an opportunity to have a somewhat less stressful pass through a show, completing estimates, schedules, and drawings designed to help establish a professional foundation for the student as a technical director. All of the course components run concurrently. Pre-requisites/Co-requesites: Standard Scenic Construction & Production Planning or Instructors Permission

Prerequisites: 54-777 and 54-774

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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