Theatres Vol. 1 - 5 PDH

Course Description

This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. Topics discussed include room characteristics, drama and music room qualities, house, stage, and primary and secondary uses. This publication is one of four in this series dealing with different aspects of the architectural design of concert halls and theatres.

Course Outline

1. INTRODUCTION

2. ROOM CHARACTERISTICS

3. DRAMA ROOM QUALITIES

4. MUSIC ROOM QUALITIES

5. THE HOUSE

6. THE STAGE

7. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY USES

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will:

• • Learn about internal and external room relationships;

  • Learn what to consider in determining audience capacity;

  • Learn the approach to designing small-scale rooms;

  • Learn about vision factors in drama rooms;

  • Learn about congruence of action and sound;

  • Learn the basic Music Room qualities;

  • Learn the important features of Drama Rooms;

  • Learn how to control reverberations;

  • Learn about seating area dimensioning; and

  • Learn the importance of vertical relationship of the audience to the stage.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for architects and engineers wanting an introduction to certain aspects of architectural design of concert halls and theatres.

Benefit for Attendee

This course will give architects and engineers an introduction to fundamental considerations in theatre and concert hall design.

Course Introduction

This course provides architectural design guidance for music and drama rooms in theatres and concert halls.

Course Summary

This course will give you professional tools that will help you address concert hall and theatre design.