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.

Additional information is available from the description of this major.

Before Graduating You Must

• Present a senior project and review your portfolio with representatives from the appropriate faculty. 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. Applies principles of two and three-dimensional design aesthetics to costume, lighting or scene design for live performance as a method of bringing text, choreographic work or public exposition to the stage.
2. Organizes, develops and participates in a creative process resulting in a live performance that incorporates successful application of design and technological principles.
3. Uses effective communication and collaboration skills throughout the creative process.

Table Key: I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types:
Exams, senior paper and project, design/technical portfolio reviews and BFA design juries.