THTR 104 - Elements of Theater Production

3 Credit(s)

This introductory course examines the elements of theater arts with a focus on production end design (scenic design, lighting design, sound design, costume design, etc.). Through a historical study of the advent of and advances in theater arts, this course explores the importance of each element in its contribution to the collaborative art of theater. From general design theory to theater-specific design principles, students evaluate, critique, and analyze design in live performance, as well as apply their knowledge to developing both historically accurate and contemporarily innovative production designs.
This course satisfies the humanities distribution requirement for aesthetics/ philosophy.