Academic Learning Compact - Theatre Performance, Production

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with a concentration in production design meets the diverse aesthetic and technological demands of contemporary society. Today's theatre design and production depend heavily on the complex electronic and mechanical systems used in professional theatres. This curriculum provides academic instructing and professional training in costume design and technology, scenic design and lighting design. The program provides a laboratory environment where students can apply the skills learned in classroom exercises and theories.

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Before Graduating You Must

• Present a senior project and review your portfolio with representatives from the appropriate faculty prior to graduation. You must pass the senior project and portfolio review with a satisfactory rating.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Demonstrate the principles of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design aesthetics as applied to the theatre art of costume, lighting or scene.
2. Demonstrate sensitivity to, knowledge of and aptitude for the art, craft and process of moving the script onto the stage.
3. Apply a conceptual approach to production - organizing, developing and guiding the creative collaboration with designers, performers and technicians.
4. Understand traditional and innovative techniques for varying production format.
5. Demonstrate the unique collaborative skills necessary to assimilate and realize the vision of playwright, performers, directors and designer in performance.
6. Articulate the creative process as production.