Program: Theatre Design and Production, Lighting Design Emphasis (B.F.A.) - Shenandoah University

Apr 04, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020

Andrew Carson, Assistant Professor of Theatre
Ruebush Hall, Room 124, (540) 665-4558, acarson@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:

demonstrate the ability to develop their design and production work and see it realized through the collaboration of the production team on fully produced theatrical productions;
develop a portfolio, resume, and website that will enable the graduate to showcase their individual design and production work; and
demonstrate an ability to analyze dramatic literature and its performance/production in cultural and historical contexts.

Course and Credit Requirements

1st year – Fall

TH 114 Introduction to Theatrical Production Credit(s): 3 * (Creative Expression Sphere)
TH 213 Theatre Drawing Credit(s): 3 *
THLB 111 Stage Lighting Lab Credit(s): 1
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 3

Total: 16.5 credits

1st year – Spring

TH 113 Basic Acting for Non-Majors I Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
TH 217 Fundamentals of Theatre Drafting Credit(s): 3 *
TH 219 Graphic Arts for Design Credit(s): 3 *
TH 221 Stage Properties Credit(s): 3
THLB 112 Stage Craft Lab Credit(s): 1
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 2

Total: 15 credits

2nd year – Fall

TH 131 Stage Costuming Credit(s): 3 *
TH 141 Theatrical Stage Makeup Credit(s): 1.5
TH 215 Scenic Design Credit(s): 3
TH 390 Technical Theatre Practicum Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 ^#
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Quantitative Literacy Region Elective Credit(s): 3
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 2

Total: 15 credits

2nd year – Spring

TH 211 Lighting Design Credit(s): 3 *
TH 231 Costume Design Credit(s): 3
TH 245 Text and Context Credit(s): 3
(Creative Expression Sphere)
TH 318 CAD for the Stage Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
TH 390 Technical Theatre Practicum Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 ^#

Total: 14 credits

3rd year – Fall

TH 307 Directing Credit(s): 3
TH 350 History of Architecture and Décor Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
TH 390 Technical Theatre Practicum Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 ^#
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Natural Sciences Region Elective Credit(s): 3
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 3

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd year – Spring

DAPE Dance Technique Elective Credit(s): 1
TH 319 Computer Rendering Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
TH 390 Technical Theatre Practicum Credit(s): 1
TH 399 Theatre Production Credit(s): 1 ^#
TH 411 Advanced Lighting Design Credit(s): 3 *
Social and Behavioral Science Region Elective Credit(s): 3
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

4th year – Fall

TH 312 Advanced Stage Craft Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
TH 351 History of Theatre I Credit(s): 3
(Cultural Understanding Region)
TH 498 Technical Theatre Thesis Credit(s): 3 *
TH Theatre Design and Production Elective Credit(s): 3 +
PRF 101 Performance Forum Credit(s): 0.5
Ethical Reasoning Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 15.5 credits

4th year – Spring

TH 320 Theatre Sound Credit(s): 3 ^(ALT)
TH 352 History of Theatre II Credit(s): 3
TH 498 Technical Theatre Thesis Credit(s): 3 *
TH Theatre Design and Production Elective Credit(s): 3 +
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 3

Total: 15 credits

Degree Total: 120.5 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

#Students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Production curriculum, Lighting Design emphasis, must participate in productions as assigned. A minimum of four successful completions are required.

+Theatre Design and Production Electives – Select two from: TH 207 Stage Management I , TH 225 Costume Rendering , TH 230 Costume Construction , TH 241 Advanced Stage Makeup , TH 310 Stage Management II , TH 316 Scenic Art , TH 323 Script Writing , TH 330 Pattern Drafting , TH 353 History of Fashion I , TH 354 History of Fashion II , TH 412 Technical Direction , TH 415 Advanced Scenic Design , TH 420 Sound Design and Effects and TH 430 Advanced Costume Design .

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

Catalog

Program Outcomes

Course and Credit Requirements

1st year – Fall

Total: 16.5 credits

1st year – Spring

Total: 15 credits

2nd year – Fall

Total: 15 credits

2nd year – Spring

Total: 14 credits

3rd year – Fall

Total: 14.5 credits

3rd year – Spring

Total: 15 credits

4th year – Fall

Total: 15.5 credits

4th year – Spring

Total: 15 credits

Degree Total: 120.5 credits

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