The course introduces students to the creative/collaborative process of design for theater, dance, & performance production, and is an overview of both the history of design for the stage and basic design theory. Specific theater design fields, including scenic, costume, & lighting design are explored to create a vocabulary for the discussion, appreciation, participation & evaluation of theatrical design. The course also covers the collaborative processes involved in designing for performance. It is a project-based class, and course work consists of engaging with readings, lecture material, research, critical analysis, and rendering with basic digital tools and physical prototyping.

The course introduces students to the creative process of design for theater, dance, & performance , and is an overview of both the history and theory of design for the stage. Students will explore theater design fields, including scenic, projections, costume, & lighting design to create a vocabulary for the discussion, appreciation, & evaluation of theatrical design. The course will involve a mix of lecture and project-based activity, with course work consisting of readings, lecture material, research, and critical analysis.

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for THEATER 160 after completing THEATER 160. A deficient grade in THEATER 160 may be removed by taking THEATER 160.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.