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Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Design and Production, Technical Production (B.F.A.)


Technical Production: William Ingham, Associate Professor of Theatre
Ruebush Hall, Room 120, (540) 545-7233, wingham@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 for the Technical Production Emphasis


1st year – Fall


Total: 15.5 credits


1st year – Spring


Total: 15 credits


2nd year – Fall


Total: 16 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


*Minimum grade of “C” required.

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

+Theatre Design and Production Electives – Select two from: TH 219 Graphic Arts for Design  Graphic Arts for Design, TH 225 Costume Rendering  Costume Rendering, TH 230 Costume Construction  Costume Construction, TH 241 Advanced Stage Makeup  Advanced Stage Makeup, TH 310 Stage Management II  Stage Management II, TH 319 Computer Rendering  Computer Rendering, TH 323 Script Writing  Script Writing, TH 330 Pattern Drafting  Pattern Drafting, TH 353 History of Fashion I  History of Fashion I, TH 354 History of Fashion II  History of Fashion II, TH 411 Lighting Design II  Lighting Design II, TH 415 Scenic Design II  Scenic Design II, and TH 430 Costume Design II  Costume Design II. 

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