Theatre Arts 220SD - Site-Specific Design

Ever wanted to turn the Upper Lake path into an Alice in Wonderland experience? Or maybe cover a building in Saran Wrap? Site-specific design, whetehr large-scale, such as a warefouse take-over by Punchdrunk, or intimate, such as a single melting ice block and a set of headphones, opens up people to experiencing something surreal and memorable in the everyday. This practice-based course seeks to explore the ways in which spaces can be transformed through collablrative performance and design. Structured around a series of readings and discussions, weekly and bi-weekly experimental projects, and a final performance project incorporating all the members of the team in a space unique to Mount Holyoke and South Hadley. Performance-making experience advised as well as an open mind and willingness to experiment.

Prereq: A theatre course at the 100 level or above or equivalent theatre experience.