Theatrical Design and Technology A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatrical Design and Technology requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Foundations: 12 sh
Courses develop vocabulary and build practical skills.
| TDT 210 | TECHNICAL PRODUCTION IN THEATRE | 4 sh |
| TDT 231 | Foundations I: Drawing and Rendering | 4 sh |
| TDT 232 | Foundations II: Drafting and Model Making | 4 sh |
History and Literature
Courses provide foundations in theory, history and literature. : 12 sh
| DTS 302 | THEATRE HISTORY AND LITERATURE II | 4 sh |
| TDT 331 | Script Analysis and Interpretation | 4 sh |
| TDT 332 | Survey of Period Styles | 4 sh |
Design : 12 sh
Choose three of the following courses. Courses provide discipline specific practice in theatrical design.
| TDT 341 | LIGHTING DESIGN AND STAGE ELECTRICS | 4 sh |
| TDT 342 | Lighting Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT 345 | Sound Design for Live Events | 4 sh |
| TDT 351 | COSTUME DESIGN | 4 sh |
| TDT 352 | Costume Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT 361 | SCENIC DESIGN | 4 sh |
Electives : 8 sh
Courses allow breath or depth of study in design, technology or a performance related field.
Choose any TDT course : 4 sh
Choose any course from: 4 sh
Any TDT, ACT or DTS course
DAN 101 Introduction to Dance
Any ENG or World Languages and Cultures course with an emphasis on dramatic literature
Any Studio Art or Art History course
Senior Seminar : 4 sh
Courses provide a capstone experience and preparation for the professional environment.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Program Outcomes
Students will dialogue competently with colleagues about their ideas and concepts.
Students will be orally proficient at presenting and defending their work to diverse audiences.
Students will communicate effectively through writing.
Students will demonstrate effective collaboration techniques.
Students will analyze complex problems without bias.
2. Students will use critical thinking skills to generate multiple creative solutions to complex problems.
3. Students will calmly evaluate solutions to determine best practices in high-pressure environments.
4. Students will extrapolate their educational training and apply it to practical issues.
1. Students will gain hands on exposure to industry standard in technology.
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of their fields of study.
3. Students will examine a variety of research sources to inform their design and technical choices.
4. Students will utilize research to effectively communicate concepts to colleagues.
5. Students will transform conceptual ideas into narrative.
1. Students will identify the value of each participant in the theatrical experience.
2. Students will network to establish a presence in the broader community of theatre artists.
3. Students will connect theatre studies to global issues and innovations.
4. Students will recognize the importance of work ethic and how it contributes to the attitude of the whole and the success of the production.
Total Credit Hours: 48