TA 55 - Intro to Design for Theatre

3 units
An introduction to the expansive field of visual and audio design for the performing arts, including scenic design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, and video/projection design. In exploring the practice of these rapidly evolving forms, students will exercise strategies for applying creative, fine-arts based solutions to a variety of challenges. Students will learn how theatrical designers collaborate and respond to literary prompts, such as play scripts, with art and technology to create physiological environments that impart psychological and social meanings. Students will also have opportunities to participate directly in university productions through a hands-on practicum (lab) component.

2 hours of Activity/2 hours Lecture.

Satisfies C1: Arts.

Grading: Graded

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