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THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

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share some of the same control ideas
as moving lights. So, every lighting
technician should have at least a basic
proficiency in these areas. This is one
area where coverage at many schools
seems to have improved.
* Sound System Design and Engineering. Many theatrical sound courses
focus on theatrical sound design and
sound score creation, but the vast majority of sound for live events involves
live systems, which are increasingly
digital and networked. Being able to
keep a microphone from feeding back
or clocking an audio network are more
marketable job skills today than being
able to write a theatrical underscore.
And, it's critical to be able to deliver
sound to an audience, so sound system engineering and analysis skills
are important. It seems that in many
programs, the engineering side is still
getting short shrift.
* Video Systems. Video is now ubiquitous, often replacing or being integrated with scenery. Video is also easier,
cheaper, and more powerful than ever,
including everything from amazing,
low-cost projectors doing video mapping to high-end projectors hung from
arena ceilings, and from motion tracking video systems to massive video
walls. Shows large and small depend
on video presentation these days, and
this means students must understand
the basics of digital video with all its attendant issues. The ability to get video
systems connected and controlled is
an in-demand skill in the market, but
it seems to be underrepresented in
many programs.
* Digital Fabrication Techniques. This
broad-ranging skill area includes 3D
printing, waterjet/laser and CNC cutting, large-scale digital printing, and
other similar techniques. While mentioned in relation to machinery construction in 2002, these techniques
are ever more common and cost-effective in industry today. There's a lot to
learn here, but the key concepts can be
introduced without massive technology investments.
Advanced Topics for Graduate Students or Working Professionals
* Electronics. In 2002, electronics
was on the list as a core technology
for undergraduates. These days sys-

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