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Arts-Express: 2020C4
QLAB: Technical Theatre Techniques

QLAB: Technical Theatre Techniques
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only

Delve into the inner-workings of the best show control application in the world: Figure53’s QLab. As the go-to application for concerts, musicals, corporate events and even theme parks, the simplicity of the program allows users to easily manage the basics, while the complexity supports endless possibilities for making even the most ridiculous ideas and intense sequences a reality. Through a series of six sessions, you’ll learn the basics then raise the bar to compose an entirely scripted program from scratch, utilizing advanced functions and optimization.
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only

About This Course

This course aims to educate the experienced or aspiring entertainment technician about the inner-workings of the most popular and most used show control application in the world: Figure53’s QLab. The simplicity of the program allows a vast majority of users to easily control what they basically and primarily need for their shows, while the complexity of it allows users to also explore endless possibilities for making even the most ridiculous ideas and intense sequences a reality. Whether it be for concerts, musicals, corporate events, or even theme parks, QLab is the gateway to controlling your show in the most efficient, most reliable, and easiest way possible. This course will first dive into the basics of QLab, exploring the layout, and using basics cues to control basic functions. By the end of the six sessions, the student will have the ability to compose an entirely scripted program from scratch, utilizing advanced functions and optimization.

Requirements

You must own or have access to a Mac computer and have QLab downloaded on your computer prior to first class. QLab is free! In addition, you must own or have access to a set of over-the-ear headphones

FACULTY

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TYLER BERG, Sound Designer

Tyler Berg is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, holding a degree in Theatre Production and Design with an emphasis in Sound Design and Engineering. A strong background in music composition, recording engineering, and live sound has helped him work as an engineer and designer for all kinds of productions. Tyler works widely in Tucson as a sound designer and engineer for several companies, including Arizona Repertory Theatre, Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre, Arts Express, and others. Recent design credits include: Richard III, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Eurydice, Carousel, and more. He has also traveled the country serving as a designer and engineer companies such as Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre and others. Tyler currently works for Arts Express as the Resident Sound Designer and Engineer, providing expertise and services for each show, implementing sound systems, programming cues, and mixing the orchestra and vocals together. He has also been experimenting extensively with QLab, expanding his skills in creating show-control systems, as well as enhancing the experience his audience members take in when they see and hear his work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What web browser should I use?

The Open edX platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.

See our list of supported browsers for the most up-to-date information.

What materials that I will need?

A Mac Computer with QLab loaded and over-the-ear headphones

Enrollment in this course is by invitation only