UC DAVIS THEATRE & DANCE 180 SERIES

theatre & dance 180 series

Practical Experience in Production
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  • 180A - PERFORMANCE
  • 180B - DESIGN
  • 180C - PRODUCTION TEAM
  • 180D - CREW
  • 180E - SCENIC
  • 180F - COSTUMING
  • 180G - LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTION
  • AVAILABLE SHOW POSITIONS
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The 180 Series of courses provide exciting practical instruction and participation in all aspects of theatrical and dance production.  Whether you are exploring these courses as a Theatre & Dance Major, Minor, or are simply an interested non-affiliated student, you will find passionate people working to create art and tell stories on stage.  We invite you to join us.
Which Courses
Do I Need To Take?
Your required coursework depends on your status as a Theatre & Dance major or minor.  You must satisfy the requirements listed below at a minimum to be eligible for graduation.  However, we recommend you participate in as many different areas of production as possible because the more you know about other departments the better performer, technician, or stage manager you will be in the future.  

Each of the shop courses is introduced in DRA24 and it is recommended you enroll in that course as soon as you are able.  

The show-based courses (180A - Performance, B - Design, C - Production Team, and D - Crew) are only available when we are mounting a show, and in only those numbers required for that production.  Do not wait until your senior year to begin taking these courses.  

The shop courses (180E - Scenic & Props, F - Costuming, and G - Lighting, Sound & Projections) are offered every quarter and allow a larger number of students to enroll.  

Each unit taken below requires 30 hours of in-person classwork.

major requirements

​SIX(6) UNITS FROM TWO OF THESE COURSES:
  • 180A: PERFORMANCE
    • Actors
    • Dancers
  • 180B: DESIGN
    • Costume Designer / Assistant
    • Scenic Designer / Assistant
    • Lighting Designer / Assistant
  • 180C: PRODUCTION TEAM
    • Director / Assistant
    • Stage Manager / Assistant
    • Production Assistant
    • Dramaturg
    • Playwright

FOUR(4) UNITS FROM THIS COURSE:
  • ​180D: CREW
    • ​Dresser
    • Mic Dresser
    • Light Board Operator
    • Sound Board Operator
    • Automation Operator
    • Fly Person
    • Props
    • Followspot

​TWO(2) UNITS FROM THESE COURSES:
  • 180E: SCENIC & PROPS
    • Building Sets
  • 180F: COSTUMING
    • ​Build/Fit Costumes
  • ​180G: LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTIONS
    • ​Hang, Circuit, and Focus Equipment

minor requirements

​FOUR(4) UNITS FROM THESE COURSES:
  • ​180A: PERFORMANCE​​
    • Actors
    • Dancers
  • 180B: DESIGN​
    • Costume Designer / Assistant
    • Scenic Designer / Assistant
    • Lighting Designer / Assistant
  • 180C: PRODUCTION TEAM​
    • Director / Assistant
    • Stage Manager / Assistant
    • Production Assistant
    • Dramaturg
    • Playwright
  • ​180E: SCENIC & PROPS
    • Building Sets
  • 180F: COSTUMING​
    • ​Build/Fit Costumes
  • ​180G: LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTIONS​
    • ​Hang, Circuit, and Focus Equipment

​TWO(2) UNITS FROM THIS COURSE:
  • ​180D: CREW
    • ​Dresser
    • Mic Dresser
    • Light Board Operator
    • Sound Board Operator
    • Automation Operator
    • Fly Person
    • Props
    • Followspot
  • MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
  • MINOR REQUIREMENTS
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​Six(6) Units from two of these courses:

180A: PERFORMANCE
  • Actors
  • Dancers

180B: DESIGN​
  • Costume Designer / Assistant
  • Scenic Designer / Assistant
  • Lighting Designer / Assistant

180C: PRODUCTION TEAM
  • Director / Assistant
  • Stage Manager / Assistant
  • Production Assistant
  • Dramaturg
  • Playwright


four(4) Units from this course:


180D: CREW
  • ​Dresser
  • Mic Dresser
  • Light Board Operator
  • Sound Board Operator
  • Automation Operator
  • Fly Person
  • Props
  • Followspot


two(2) Units from these courses:

​180E: SCENIC & PROPS
  • Building Sets 

180F: COSTUMING
  • ​Build/Fit Costumes

​180G: LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTIONS
  • ​Hang, Circuit, and Focus Equipment


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​FOUR(4) Units from these courses:

180A: PERFORMANCE
  • Actors
  • Dancers

180B: DESIGN​
  • Costume Designer / Assistant
  • Scenic Designer / Assistant
  • Lighting Designer / Assistant

180C: PRODUCTION TEAM
  • Director / Assistant
  • Stage Manager / Assistant
  • Production Assistant
  • Dramaturg
  • Playwright

​180E: SCENIC & PROPS
  • Building Sets 

180F: COSTUMING
  • ​Build/Fit Costumes

​180G: LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTIONS
  • ​Hang, Circuit, and Focus Equipment​
​​


TWO(2) Units from this course:


180D: CREW
  • ​Dresser
  • Mic Dresser
  • Light Board Operator
  • Sound Board Operator
  • Automation Operator
  • Fly Person
  • Props
  • Followspot
What Are The 180 Courses?
180A

PERFORMANCE

Performance Course for Actors or Dancers
You Must Have Been Cast in a Show
learn more about 180a

180B

Design

Costume, Lighting, Scenic, or Sound Design
​Practical Experience Course
​You Must Have Taken the
Associated Design Course (DRA124A-D)
​and Received Instructor Approval
learn more about 180B

180C

production team

Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Director, Assistant Director, Choreographer, Dramaturg, Writing or Other Production-Related Role
Practical Experience Course
​You Must Have Taken the Related Course(s)
and Received Instructor Approval
learn more about 180C

180D

CREW

Lighting Op, Sound Op(A1) Projection Op, Automation Op, Rail, Deck Hand/Production Assistant, Mic Dresser (A2), Dresser
Practical Experience Course
You Must Obtain Permission from the Production Manager and Receive Training from Staff in Your Assigned Area
learn more about 180d

180E

SCENIC & PROPS

Scenic Shop Course
DRA24 Recommended Prior
learn more about 180e

180F

COSTUMING

Costume Shop Course
DRA24 Recommended Prior

learn more about 180f

180G

LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTION

Lighting, Sound, and Projection Shop Course
DRA24 Recommended Prior
learn more about 180g

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  • Home
  • 180A - PERFORMANCE
  • 180B - DESIGN
  • 180C - PRODUCTION TEAM
  • 180D - CREW
  • 180E - SCENIC
  • 180F - COSTUMING
  • 180G - LIGHTING, SOUND & PROJECTION
  • AVAILABLE SHOW POSITIONS
  • Sign Up Now