Prerequisite: THTR 150
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is designed for the student who wants to gain an understanding and appreciation of the roles audio and audio design play in the theatrical production. Students will gain an understanding in audio design, function and esthetics. Students will be able to rig, cable, troubleshoot, strike and maintain analogue and digital audio equipment as well as identify and select appropriate types of microphones, cables, speakers and sound amplification equipment for a given purpose. Electrical and operational safety will receive special emphasis. Students will be able to operate audio mixing consoles at a proficient level.