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Spencer, Jonathan

Senior Instructor

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courses taught

  • THTR 1105 - Stage Technologies
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020
    Introduces technical production elements and procedures, including materials, organizations, methods and equipment to realize theatrical scenery, properties, lighting and sound.
  • THTR 2050 - Introduction to Production Fundamentals
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
    Builds on skills and exposure first introduced in Introduction to Production Process. Via the THDN Production Season and hands-on projects, each student will have gain an in-depth understanding of the processes that contribute to any performance. Students will begin working in all fields � Stage Management, Scenic Production including Scenic Art and Properties, Costumes, including Hair and Makeup and Wardrobe, Lighting, including Lighting Technology, Projections and Sound.
  • THTR 2105 - Introduction to Performance Design
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
    Introduces the creative/collaborative process of design for theatre and dance, including scenery, costume, lighting, and sound. Students create design projects and evaluate them with regard to artistic and practical concerns. Much of the course work is hands-on, experiential, and team-oriented.
  • THTR 3015 - Scene Design 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2022
    Examines the process of theatrical scene design from early conception to realization. Course work is project-based. Students are introduced to the crafts of script analysis, conceptualization, design expression, drafting, and 3-D model building.
  • THTR 3055 - Stage Lighting Design 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Introduces the craft of stage lighting design through lecture/demos, hands-on production experiences, theoretical projects and applied lighting labs. Subject matter includes the functions of stage lighting, aesthetics of light, color theory, lighting for performance, design graphics and basic lighting technology.
  • THTR 4055 - Stage Lighting Design 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2021
    Explores the depths and nuances of stage lighting design through the execution of weekly laboratory projects and critiques. Work singly and in groups in a hands-on environment of experimentation and exploration using industry standard lighting fixtures and control consoles. Students develop the ability to examine the aesthetics of light, to communicate their intentions to collaborators, to determine the efficacy of their approaches, and to adjust to achieve their goals.
  • THTR 4095 - Special Topics in Theatre Design and Technology
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Intensive study of specialized topics in theatre technology and design. Topics and credits specified in the online Schedule Planner. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours within a term.
  • THTR 4149 - Theatre Internship
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022 / Summer 2022
    Provides opportunities for theatre majors to explore career opportunities in theatre fields other than, or in addition to, those with performance emphasis. Students apply knowledge and skills developed in their major studies to a practical work experience. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended requisite: 30 credit hours in THTR.

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