TH 571 - Design Methodology

Description:
Study and practice in the concepts and fundamentals of design for stage productions found at the high school and community college levels. Presented in a workshop intensive setting. Enrichment students seeking to enroll in this course require previous training and/or experience in theatre. May be repeated up to 6 credits if content changes.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the MA in theatre production or department consent.

Credits:
(3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Develop practical design-related skills. Students will design several small conceptual and text based projects
Identify, and use the elements and principles of design to create a composition. Students will complete projects that make use of the elements and principles of design
Develop a conceptual foundation for approaching the design process. Students will create/compile conceptual process materials required to create a design
Identify and apply the elements, processes and tools of designing. Students will use the elements, principles, and tools of design to create a set, costume and lighting design for a play
Discuss design elements in a theatrical production or an artistic composition

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/2012

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