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Theatre Sound Courses


Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design, 2nd Edition

Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design, 2nd Edition
Deena Kaye
James LeBrecht

ISBN: 978-0-240-80371-5

This is the only comprehensive text that discusses the aesthetics of sound design for the stage. It is a practical and comprehensive guide to the field of sound design, covering the designer's relationships within the theatre community and detailing the process of sound design. The focus is on design approaches and techniques, rather than equipment operation.

For every phase of theatrical production, Sound and Music for the Theatre traces the entire process of sound design from initial concept through finished plan. The book discusses the early evolution of a sound design that supports the play. It discusses how to research sources for music and effects, devise a sound plot, and negotiate in a contract... [more]

Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition

Control Systems for Live Entertainment, 3rd Edition
John Huntington
ISBN: 978-0-240-80937-3

If you are interested in how control systems and computer networks are used in all areas of live entertainment, Control Systems for Live Entertainment is the industry standard reference. With a unique combined focus on computers, networking, art, and practice, this book offers an in-depth examination of control for lighting, lasers, sound, stage machinery, animatronics, special effects, and pyrotechnics for concerts, theme parks, theatre, themed-retail, cruise ships, museums, special and other events.... [more]

Concert Sound and Lighting Systems, 3rd Edition

Concert Sound and Lighting Systems, 3rd Edition
John Vasey
ISBN: 978-0-240-80364-7

Concert Sound and Lighting Systems provides comprehensive coverage of equipment and setup procedures for touring concert systems. The new edition will cover the new equipment now available and discuss other venues where the skills and technology are being used.

This new edition incorporates the continuing developments in concert sound and lighting systems maintaining the premise that the reader has had no previous experience. The practical how-to illustrations teach the reader about the equipment, and this thoroughly updated edition will include new equipment such as radio microphones, in-ear monitoring, digital audio products and digital lighting products... [more]

Theatre Courses
To find textbooks, click the course headings below.

Costume/Makeup courses:

  • The Makeup Artist Handbook
  • Character Costume Figure
    Drawing
  • Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen
  • Costume Craftwork on a Budget
  • Drawing and Rendering for Theatre

Theatre Sound courses:

  • Sound and Music for the Theatre
  • Control Systems for Live
    Entertainment
  • Concert Sound and Lighting Systems

Stagecraft courses:

  • Illustrated Theatre Production Guide
  • Stagecraft Fundamentals
  • Mechanical Design for the Stage
  • Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques
  • Computer Visualization for the Theatre
  • Technical Design Solutions for Theatre, Vol. 2
  • Technical Design Solutions for Theatre, Vol. 1
  • Structural Design for the Stage

Scenic Art courses:

  • Scenic Art for the Theatre
  • Scene Painting Projects for
    Theatre

Drafting courses:

  • Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World
  • Computer Visualization for the Theatre

Script Analyis courses:

  • Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers

Management courses:

  • The Stage Manager
  • Management and the Arts

Portfolio Management courses:

  • Show Case

Lighting courses:

  • Automated Lighting
  • A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting
  • Control Systems for Live Entertainment
  • Drawing and Rendering for Theatre
  • Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques
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