The design and technology programs of the NIU School of Theatre and Dance were featured in a recent edition of Control Engineering magazine. The article highlighted the spring STEM Cafe talk given by Tracy Nunnally, professor, technical director and head of design and technology in the School of Theatre and Dance.
Nunnally gave attendees a peek behind the curtain and explained how the art of theatrical production is accomplished with the assistance of the application of science, technology, engineering and math concepts. He shared video clips that demonstrated flying techniques and recounted a memorable request from mgk (the artist formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly).
Read the article in its entirety: Control Engineering – “Spectacular performers fly with motion controls, STEM, not CGI”
Top photo: A fabricated eagle flies over an audience in the Calgary Stampede grandstand show, first with an actor, then alone, as shown in the April 17 STEM Café presentation, “Theatrical Special Effects: Engineering Spectacle,” by Tracy Nunnally, MFA, Northern Illinois University (NIU) professor, technical director, head of design and technology, School of Theatre and Dance. Courtesy: Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering
