Adjunct Instructor of Introduction to Technical Theatre — Scenic Design

Abilene Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Churches of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Duties

1.Serve as an instructor for Introduction to Technical Theatre a foundational course introducing ACU Theatres first-year BFA students to the principles practices and vocabulary of theatrical design and production. The course will equip students from all BFA concentrations with the foundational technical skills necessary to participate effectively in ACU Theatre productions and understand the collaborative relationship among performance design and production.

2.Lead 31 BFA freshmen through hands-on training in scenic design and construction including:

Scenic- and technical-theatre vocabulary

Proper scene-shop procedures and safety practices

Identification operation and care of essential hand and power tools

Basic scenic-construction techniques

Accurate measuring scale and introductory drafting

Identification selection and appropriate use of common scenic materials

Basic scenic painting color mixing texture and surface treatments

Foundational principles of color composition proportion scale and design

Interpretation of introductory scenic drawings plans and construction documents

Construction and finishing of basic scenic elements

Safe handling installation maintenance and storage of scenery materials tools and equipment

An understanding of how scenic design supports character environment storytelling and the overall theatrical aesthetic

3.Provide clear demonstrations supervise practical assignments assess student progress and foster a safe collaborative creative and professional scene-shop environment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this beginning-level course students will be able to:

Identify and correctly use foundational scenic- and technical-theatre vocabulary.

Demonstrate safe and responsible practices when working in theatrical shops and production spaces.

Identify operate and properly care for basic hand tools power tools and scene-shop equipment.

Measure mark cut fasten assemble and finish basic scenic materials accurately and safely.

Read and interpret introductory scenic drawings ground plans elevations and construction documents.

Apply basic concepts of scale and use accurate measurements in scenic construction.

Identify common scenic materials and explain their properties appropriate uses and limitations.

Apply introductory principles of color texture shape composition proportion scale and visual storytelling to scenic work.

Demonstrate basic scenic-painting color-mixing texturing and surface-treatment techniques.

Construct alter finish or install a basic scenic element using appropriate tools materials and construction methods.

Follow instructions manage materials responsibly and complete assigned projects within established deadlines.

Collaborate effectively with classmates designers technicians performers stage managers and production personnel.

Demonstrate an understanding of how scenic design and construction contribute to the visual world aesthetic unity storytelling and overall theatrical production process.

Qualifications

1.The successful candidate will possess an MFA in Scenic Design Theatre Design Technical Theatre Technical Direction or a closely related discipline. Candidates with an equivalent combination of graduate-level education professional training teaching experience and significant professional standing may also be considered.

2.The candidate should demonstrate:

Extensive knowledge of technical theatre and design with particular expertise in scenic design scenic construction drafting carpentry scenic painting materials finishes installation and stagecraft.

Experience working on large-scale theatrical productions in an academic regional or professional setting.

A professional résumé demonstrating active engagement and recognized standing in theatrical design and production.

The ability to provide effective one-on-one instruction and lead large groups of students at beginning and advanced skill levels.

A strong understanding of visual aesthetics and the ways scenic design supports character environment storytelling and the overall theatrical experience.

A broad appreciation for all areas of technical theatre and design and an understanding of the collaborative relationships among scenery costumes lighting sound properties performance and stage management.

The ability to introduce students to safe and effective practices when using theatrical tools machinery materials and equipment.

Strong communication organization collaboration classroom leadership and project-management skills.

A commitment to student learning and to supporting the Christian mission and educational values of Abilene Christian University.

About ACU

Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered global leaders offering an exceptional education to approximately 6700 students annually from 51 states and territories and 42 nations. This private comprehensive university founded in 1906 in Abilene Texas offers 88 baccalaureate majors encompassing more than 175 areas of study 77 areas of study in masters degree and specialist programs and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the nations top institutions for undergraduate research undergraduate teaching first-year experiences service learning study abroad and learning communities. ACUs mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas a branch campus in Addison Texas is home to the universitys online undergraduate graduate and professional programs.

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