Interdisciplinary Arts 0224 - Set the Stage: Social Change

How can scenic, lighting, and sound design enhance or underscore a social or political message? How can a designer's vision influence one's experience or interpretation of a performance? In this class we look at designers and designs whose work has amplified or challenged traditional and nontraditional social and political texts. Throughout the semester students will be challenged to create scenery, lighting, and sound designs with the intention of enhancing or confronting the social or political themes of selected works. Within a studio format students will have the opportunity to further develop their skills in scenic, lighting, and sound design presentations. Prerequisite: A college level theatre design course.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, researching, preparing presentations, and designing. Lab Fee: $20.00