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Design Foundations


Course Description

Basic principles and techniques of design in contemporary performing arts, including the development and practice of scenery, costume, lighting, and other design aspects of stage and media production, with a look at major contemporary designers.


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Design Foundations


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate a working knowledge of modern design practices.
  • Students will understand the function and process of a designer.
  • Students will develop, discuss, and present design ideas.
  • Students will differentiate among historical architectural theatres as part of a contemporary design process.

Topical Outline

  • I. The Design Process
  • II. Composition and Color
  • III. Theatre Architecture
  • IV. Stage Equipment
  • V. Scene Design and Technology
  • VI. Costume Design and Technology
  • VII. Makeup Design and Technology
  • VIII. Lighting Design and Technology
  • IX. Computers in Theatrical Design

Syllabus


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