THEA 175 Introduction to Design
This introductory design course grounds students in aesthetics as they relate to design for performance and the role of design in the collaborative process of production. Those students interested in becoming designers receive a foundational experience for specializations offered in subsequent classes. Students explore elements of design and the principles of composition as they can apply to theater and film. Over the semester students come to understand and acquire the skills to develop visual expressions of the meaning of play and film scripts. Through individual and group design projects, students learn to incorporate script analysis, design research, and visual presentation techniques. This course is intended for first and second year students. Juniors and seniors may enroll with the permission of the instructor.