FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN FOR THE THEATRICAL ARTS Syllabus

Goals: By the end of this course, students will be able to…

  1. Demonstrate basic skills in: pencil drawing, applied color theory, costume sketching, manual (hand) drafting, model building, and lighting analysis and conceptualization, and understanding sonic environments
  1. Demonstrate a practical understanding of introductory design history and theory
  2. Critically analyze visual design components in the context of live performance
  3. Analyze and interpret a dramatic text in order to devise a design idea
  4. Develop design ideas in a collaborative process and communicate those to others

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