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TEC 104 — INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TECHNOLOGY (CUR-147)

TEC 104 — INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE TECHNOLOGY is a DePaul University catalog course in The Theatre School. Students are introduced to technical systems and standard scenic technology theatre practices. It emphasizes proper industry-accepted nomenclature of systems, tools, materials, and integrated infrastructure and introduces the steps involved in larger processes. It also highlights common tasks and deliverables such as construction projects, cost outs, build schedules, shop management, shop leadership, and overall project management.

Summary 🟡 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Theatre Technology
  • College/School: The Theatre School
  • Curriculum section: Theatre School
  • Catalog: TEC 104
  • Last Verified: 2026-05-28

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🟡 Yellow — Needs an appointment or affiliation
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Program: Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre

Verification

Catalog description

Students are introduced to technical systems and standard scenic technology theatre practices. It emphasizes proper industry-accepted nomenclature of systems, tools, materials, and integrated infrastructure and introduces the steps involved in larger processes. It also highlights common tasks and deliverables such as construction projects, cost outs, build schedules, shop management, shop leadership, and overall project management. Safe working practices and collaboration with other members of the creative team are focused on throughout the course's projects. Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.

Resource relevance

Introduces scenic technology systems, shop practices, tools, materials, and construction project management.

Notes

Catalog course key: TEC 104. Course offerings and schedules are not verified in this pass.