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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Design and Production: Sound Design and Reinforcement Emphasis (B.F.A.)


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David Steinmetz, Associate Professor of Theatre
Ruebush Hall, Room 127-H, (540) 665-4600, dsteinme@su.edu

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production curriculum is designed for the talented artist who wishes to prepare for a professional career in theatre design and production. The curriculum provides a balance of academic theatre studies with practical production experience as well as a strong base of liberal arts studies, which will enable students to think and perform creatively, and communicate effectively both as theatre professionals and as members of a global society.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production will be able to:

  • design, develop and complete collaborative projects appropriate to their discipline and career goals;
  • demonstrate an ability to analyze dramatic literature and its performance/production in cultural and historical contexts; and
  • conceive and execute design and production work on fully produced theatrical productions.

1st Year - Fall


Total: 16.5 credits


1st Year - Spring


Total: 16 credits


Total: 14.5 credits


2nd Year - Spring


Total: 15.5 credits


3rd Year - Fall


Total: 16 credits


Total: 16 credits


4th Year - Fall


Total: 14 credits


4th Year - Spring


Total: 12 credits


Total credits: 120.5


*Minimum grade of “C” required.

+ Theatre Design and Production Elective – Select from: THDP 132 Theatrical Stage Makeup, THDP 201 Studio III, THDP 202 Studio IV, THDP 210 Stage Management I, THDP 221 Stage Properties, THDP 301 Period Styles and Decor I, THDP 302 Period Styles and Decor II, THDP 310 Stage Management II, THDP 321 Special Topics in Production, THDP 331 Special Topics in Costuming, THDP 410 Production Management, and THDP 490 Production Collaboration.

(ALT) Offered on alternating schedule; consult with advisor.

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