Design Course Sequencing

Student welding in the scene shop

First Year - Fall Semester

• Theatre Production (crew assignment)
• Basic Theatre Technology
• Introduction to Theatrical Design
• Introduction to Drawing
• Academic Writing
• Script Analysis

First Year - Spring Semester

• Theatre Production (crew assignment)
• Basic Lighting Technology
• Costume Construction
• Drafting for the Theatre
• Figure Drawing
• Electives

Second Year - Fall Semester

• Theatre Production (crew chief assignment)
• Design Presentation Techniques
• Lighting or Costume Design (dependent upon interest)
• History of Costume & Decor
• Art History
• Acting 1

Second Year - Spring Semester

• Advanced Theatre Production (crew chief & assisting assignment)
• Scene Painting
• Advanced Lighting or Advanced Costume Design (dependent upon interest)
• Scene Design (dependent upon interest)
• Art History
• Elective

Third Year - Either Semester (dependent upon participation in London Center)

• Advanced Theatre Production / Advanced Project in Design
• Theatre History
• Dramatic Literature
• Lighting, Costume or Scenic Design (dependent upon interest)
• Electives

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

• Advanced Project in Design
• Lighting, Costume or Scenic Design
• Directing
• Theatre Organization & Management or Stage Management
• Electives

Fourth Year - Spring Semester

• Senior Project in Design
• Electives