Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Theatre Design and Production, Lighting Design Emphasis (B.F.A.)

Andrew Carson, Associate Professor of Theatre
Ruebush Hall, Room 127-A, (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:

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.

Course and Credit Requirements

1st year – Fall

CONS 105 ShenCommunity Credit(s): .5
THDP 101 Studio I Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 150 Introduction to Production Credit(s): 3 * (Creative Expression Sphere)
THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THLB 111 Stage Lighting Lab Credit(s): 1
ENG 101 Composition Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
FYS 101 Going Global First-Year Seminar Credit(s): 3

Total: 14 credits

1st year – Spring

CONS 105 ShenCommunity Credit(s): .5
THDP 102 Studio II Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 131 Introduction to Stage Costuming Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 132 Theatrical Stage Makeup Credit(s): 1.5
THDP 190 Introduction to Theatrical Design Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 251 Introduction to Theatre Drafting Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THLB 112 - Stage Craft Lab Credit(s): 1
Quantitative Literacy Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 18.5 credits

2nd year – Fall

CONS 105 ShenCommunity Credit(s): .5
THDP 201 Studio III Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 220 Scenic Design Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 221 Stage Properties Credit(s): 3
THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 351 CAD for the Stage Credit(s): 3 * ^(ALT)
THDP 390 Theatre Production Practicum Credit(s): 3

Total: 16 credits

2nd year – Spring

CONS 105 ShenCommunity Credit(s): .5
TH 245 Text and Context Credit(s): 3 (Creative Expression Sphere)
THDP 202 Studio IV Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 230 Costume Design Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 240 Lighting Design Credit(s): 3 *
THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 390 Theatre Production Practicum Credit(s): 3

Total: 16 credits

3rd year – Fall

TH 113 Basic Acting for Non-Majors I Credit(s): 3 (Oral and Communicative Literacies Region)
TH 351 History of Theatre Credit(s): 3 (Cultural Understanding Region)
THDP 210 Stage Management I Credit(s): 3
THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 301 Period Styles and Decor I Credit(s): 3
THDP 390 Theatre Production Practicum Credit(s): 3

Total: 15.5 credits

3rd year – Spring

THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 302 Period Styles and Decor II Credit(s): 3
THDP 321 Special Topics in Production Credit(s): 3
THDP 390 Theatre Production Practicum Credit(s): 3
THDP 401 21st Century Production Industry Preparation Credit(s): 3
THDP 490 Production Collaboration Credit(s): 3 *

Total: 15.5 credits

4th year – Fall

THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 498 Capstone Project Credit(s): 4 *
THDP Theatre Design and Production Elective Credit(s): 3 +
Natural Sciences Region Elective Credit(s): 3
Social and Behavioral Science Region Elective Credit(s): 3

Total: 13.5 credits

4th year – Spring

THDP 290 Design and Production Forum Credit(s): .5
THDP 498 Capstone Project Credit(s): 4 *
THDP Theatre Design and Production Elective Credit(s): 3 +
Ethical Reasoning Region Elective Credit(s): 3
Open Elective(s) Credit(s): 3

Total: 13.5 credits

Degree Total: 122.5 credits

*Minimum grade of “C” required.

+Theatre Design and Production Electives – Select two from: THDP 210 Stage Management I THDP 310 Stage Management II,THDP 321 Special Topics in Production, THDP 331 Special Topics in Costuming, THDP 360 Theatre Sound, THDP 410 Production Management, THDP 460 Sound Design and Effects, THDP 490 Production Collaboration and THDP 491 Theatre Design and Production Internship.

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

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Theatre Design and Production, Lighting Design Emphasis (B.F.A.)

Program Outcomes

Course and Credit Requirements

1st year – Fall

Total: 14 credits

1st year – Spring

Total: 18.5 credits

2nd year – Fall

Total: 16 credits

2nd year – Spring

Total: 16 credits

3rd year – Fall

Total: 15.5 credits

3rd year – Spring

Total: 15.5 credits

4th year – Fall

Total: 13.5 credits

4th year – Spring

Total: 13.5 credits

Degree Total: 122.5 credits