A smiling headshot of Rick Knievel

Rick Knievel

Instructor

Biography

Rick Knievel teaches Stage Craft and Properties for the Film Production Program at Red Deer Polytechnic. He is also the Program Technician, responsible for the film equipment, props and costume storage, and the Scene Shop. With his background in construction and theatre, Rick puts these skills to good use teaching film students how to construct sets and props.

Rick is an active member of the Red Deer theatre community, working with local theatre companies such as Bull Skit Comedy, Prime Stock Theatre, and the Notre Dame High School Musical Theatre Program, as a scenic carpenter, lighting technician, and technical director.

Education

  • B.Ed. (Math, Construction), University of Alberta
  • B.Sc. (Math, Physics), Augustana University College
  • RSE. Journeyman Carpenter, Lakeland College
  • Theatre Production Diploma, Red Deer College