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Foundations of Performance Design


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.


Athena Title

Foundations of Perform Design


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall and spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

To introduce the student of the performing arts to the arts and crafts which combine to create theatrical design.


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