Technology at the University of Memphis
Below are some examples of the types of technology that students are exposed to in the Department of Theatre & Dance. It is my philosophy that students should be introduced to as many types of technology as we can squeeze into their short time with us. This allows students to find the types of projects that most interest them, which often leads to specific production assignments or directed study courses that explore specific technology in depth.
Digital Fabrication: CAD Drafting of table, done in Vectorworks.
Creating tool-paths for CNC cutting of MDF.
Assembled table, all done with slot and tab.
Top View of table assembly.
Created in Vectorworks by Michael O'Nele
Printing the Rosette in ABS.
The Rosette printed in ABS.
Created in Vectorworks by Michael O'Nele
Created in Vectorworks by Michael O'Nele
These were designed as a snap-fit system to assemble a scale loft block.
The scale loft block being assembled.
Created for the Faculty Research Symposium at the University of Memphis. Samples are printed in PLA (blue), ABS (black), Wood (brown), and Rubber (white)
The scene shop at the University of Memphis is equipped with a CNC router table. This allows for the quick creation of complex and curved scenery.
Vase is stainless steel, magnetic iron and bronze filled PLA.
Designed by Rick Mayfield, ATD at University of Memphis. Built by MFA student Aaron Mayer and undergraduate student Sam Francis.
As used for Medea. The winch automated an overhead tracking unit used as a Deus Ex Machina. The Show was TD'd by undergraduate student Sam Francis.
Design and built by Michael O'Nele for a production of Three Penny Opera.
With the cover platform removed, some of the muling done to reach down stage center is exposed. This was installed for Three Penny Opera.