Interdisciplinary Arts 0141 - Projection Design in Theatre

Though the use of projections has a long history in the theatre, it is only within the last ten years that projection design has become a significant design element in many theatre productions. More recent advances in projection technology have made projections not only common, but often central to the experience of the performance environment. Continued experimentation with the integration of projections in many theatre productions has influenced other theatrical disciplines such as playwriting, directing and the traditional design areas. In this course we examine the history of projection design in theatre performance leading up to current practices. We will question the use of projection design in today's theatre while we experiment with strategies for its inclusion. Students will be given an introduction to the "tools" of projection design in a studio setting as they advance through a series of exercises and independent projects. Laptop required/ Macs preferred.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work Lab Fee: $25.00 Laptop required (Macs preferred). 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, research, preparing presentations, and designing media for the theatre.