Emphasis on major movements in theatre and drama through representative dramatists, and an outline of contemporary and European theatre practice. Attendance at theatrical productions required. THR 202 Fall only Lighting Design 3 cr. THR 108 or permission of the instructor. A program of instruction in the principles of theatrical lighting design, consisting of lab sessions, and lectures on equipment, color, optics, and lighting techniques.
Students are to make light plots for analysis in class and advanced design problems are discussed.
THR 203 Spring only Scene Design 3 cr. THR 108 or permission of the instructor. A program of instruction in the theory and practice of scene design, consisting of demonstrations, lectures, and critiques of student work. Students are to make scene-sketches, models, and working drawings for assigned projects, and move on to more advanced design problems. THR 207 Fall only THR 208 Spring only .