THEA284 - Theories of Production and Design

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Theories of Production and Design
THEA284 SP

In this introductory study of the theory and practice of theatrical design and its technology, the understanding and appreciation of intermediate and advanced techniques in scenery construction and lighting execution will be stressed. Students will have ample opportunity to explore their abilities as beginning designers/technicians.

MAJOR READINGS

Parker and Wolf, SCENE DESIGN AND STAGE LIGHTING David Hays, LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT
Paul Carter, BACKSTAGE HANDBOOK

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Various practical research and drafting projects. Midterm and final exam/project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Admission to studio, performance, project and tutorial courses in theater is at the discretion of the individual faculty instructors, who take into account estimated talent, experience and the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles. Projects must be approved by the department.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Carr,John F.

Instructor's Course Page

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM; Location: TST115

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 12)

SR. major: 1 Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: 4 FR: 4

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000