Bachelor of Fine Arts with Specialization in Design for the Theatre
ObjectivesThe Specialization in Design for the Theatre program invites students to become actively involved in the complex process of conceiving, communicating and realizing the visual framework for theatrical works. Emphasis is placed on design as a highly creative discipline which, though comprised of a number of specialties—lighting, costumes and set design—makes its greatest expressive contribution to theatre when a designer has a firm grasp of the potential of each constituent part, together with an understanding of the many other aspects of production. Students progress from exploring the nature of the design process, to the cooperative nature of theatre work, developing more refined insights and skills involved in the imaginative and technical aspects of the various streams of theatre design through group projects and individual portfolio development. Senior students work on advanced individual projects, which provide them with a rich understanding of the role designers play in contemporary theatre.
Academic titleBachelor of Fine Arts with Specialization in Design for the Theatre
Course descriptionSpecialization in Design for the Theatre — 60 credits
Courses may include:
* Lighting Design
* Costume Design
* Set Design
* Scene Painting
* Stage Properties
DFTT 209 Introduction to Design for the Theatre I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department of Theatre. An examination of the theatrical design process, including the role of designers in the theatre. Students study and practice the conception, communication, and realization of design ideas in lectures and lab.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for DFTT 250 may not take this course for credit.
DFTT 210 Introduction to Design for the Theatre II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209. A continuation of DFTT 209.
NOTE: Students who have received credit for DFTT 250 may not take this course for credit.
DFTT 298 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DFTT 299 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DFTT 305 Independent Study (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. Credit granted for independent projects in Design for the Theatre supervised by a faculty member.
DFTT 311 Lighting Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Lighting design for the theatre with emphasis on conception, development, and communication of lighting design ideas. Students participating in lectures and studios examine theories, aesthetics, and conventions of stage lighting design. They also carry out projects in lighting design conception.
DFTT 315 Lighting Design Realization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Lighting for the stage with emphasis on analysis, development, and execution of lighting design ideas. Students participating in lectures and studios examine lighting as a practical expressive and interpretative media. They carry out projects using stage lighting equipment in an actual theatre space.
DFTT 321 Costume Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Costume design for the theatre with emphasis on imaginative and analytical processes of developing and communicating costuming design ideas. Students, participating in lectures, studios and projects, examine theories, aesthetics, and conventions of stage costume design.
DFTT 325 Costume Design Realization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Materials, equipment, techniques, and procedures utilized in the construction of theatre costumes. Emphasis is on patterning, draping, and basic construction methods.
DFTT 326 Costume Accessories Realization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Costuming for the stage with emphasis on analysis, development, and execution of costume design ideas. Students, participating in lectures and studios, examine materials, equipment, and procedures utilized in the realization of costume accessories. They carry out projects in buckram and frame construction for hats, mask-making, and accessory construction.
DFTT 331 Set Design (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Set design for the theatre with emphasis on conception, development, and communication of scenic design ideas. Students, participating in lectures and studios, examine theories, aesthetics, and conventions of set design. They also carry out projects in set conception.
DFTT 335 Set Design Realization (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Stage scenery with emphasis on analysis, development, and execution of scenic design ideas. Students, participating in lectures and studios, examine the process of translating scenic designs into actual stage systems. They carry out projects using the equipment and material commonly used in set construction.
DFTT 336 Stage Properties (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Studio work in the design and construction of properties and accessories for theatre production.
DFTT 337 Scene Painting (3 credits)
Prerequisite: DFTT 209 and 210 or written permission of the Department of Theatre. Studio work in the materials and technology of painting for the theatre.
NOTE A/See §200.3
DFTT 398 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DFTT 399 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DFTT 498 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.
DFTT 499 Special Topics in Design for the Theatre (6 credits)
Prerequisite: Written permission of the Department of Theatre. The study of specialized aspects of theatre design.
NOTE: Specific topics, and additional prerequisites if required, will be stated in the Undergraduate Class Schedule.