Students will work on a technical aspect of a production in a rehearsal and performance environment. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Basic principles of costume design, including script analysis, study of design, drawing, and painting, and completion of rendered projects. Design for the performing arts. Basic design skills and projects to exercise those skills, history of design in the theatre and the designer's role in the production process.
Final project includes a finished scene design.
Basic aspects of theatre lighting, including electricity, color theory, history, and types of theatre lighting. Required work includes hanging and focusing lights and crewing NMSU theatre productions. Participation in the production of theatrical performances by stage managing, acting, designing, dramaturgy, or directing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Restricted to majors.