Theatre Production

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre production 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.

Before Graduating Students 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.

Students in the Major will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

1. Apply 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. Organize, develop and participate in the art, craft and process of moving the script onto the stage by organizing, developing and participating in a creative process resulting in a live performance that incorporates successful application of design and technological principles.
3. Use effective communication and collaboration skills throughout the creative process.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Senior paper and project
• Design/technical portfolio reviews
• BFA design juries