Interdisciplinary Arts 0230 - Setting the Stage

There are processes designers in the theatre must undertake to realize the physical world of a play. Within the performing arts no single aspect of design exists in isolation and no designer should fly solo. Moving through a series of individual and group exercises, students will begin to develop their own process toward expressing the passion of a theatre work through their designs. Throughout the semester students will develop a design vocabulary that allows for collaboration and interplay, while producing unified and coherent design work. This semester particular emphasis will be placed on scenic and costume design. Students will be introduced to the tools of design communication: drafting, models, rendering, etc. as they learn to discuss and to respond to performance works.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Course Fee: $20.00 It is expected that students will spend at least 6 to 8 hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This includes reading, writing, designing, organizing and preparing presentations.