Theatre Design and Technology

Department
Program
Major
Type Bachelors of Arts
Credits 36

Why study Theatre Design and Technology at �鶹��Ƶ?

Let imagination reign. Our new lab theatre uses the latest technology to design and stage unique theatrical experiences with your peers and expert faculty. Explore the rich history, literature, and theory of theatrical performances around the world to inform your creative process.

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Major & Minor information

You'll work on technique, collaboration, and practical application while participating in multiple yearly productions. You'll explore the theatre making from different perspectives, using tools acquired in courses and creative practice. Our performance spaces (including a new laboratory theatre) use the latest science and technology to design theatre.

Major credits: 36

What can I do with a degree in Theatre Design and Technology?

The Theatre Design and Technology major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a �鶹��Ƶ degree can take you anywhere.

Scenic Creation
Costuming
Writing
Arts Administration

$43,084 Average salary 5 years post graduation
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Gusties who major in Theatre Design and Technology are prepared for a variety of jobs and graduate programs at other top-tier organizations. Here's where some recent grads have landed and what they're doing:

Guthrie Theatre
Lighting Designer
Head Set Designer

Course Examples

Interested in pursuing a Theatre Design and Technology Major? Here are some of the key courses offered within these programs.

T/D 229 Scenery Craft & Design

This course provides a deeper understanding of techniques and concepts employed in producing theatre and dance performance. Creative problem solving, artistic collaboration, independent research, and individual expression are developed through scenery craft and design. The scenery construction component of the course will provide hands-on learning-carpentry, technical drafting, and other building techniques will culminate in a comprehensive project. The scenery design portion explores play analysis, research, rendering, designer drafting, and presentation techniques.

T/D 225 Costume Craft & Design

This course provides a deeper understanding of techniques and concepts employed in producing theatre and dance performance through the lens of costume craft and design. The design projects facilitate students' development of the skills, language, and understanding of the costume design process, as well as promote their ability to conceptualize and articulate their personal creative expression. The costume craft projects develop the language and the basic skills used in a costume shop to facilitate the process of costume construction and the ability to communicate effectively.

T/D 221 Light & Sound Craft & Design

This course provides a deeper understanding of techniques and concepts employed in producing lights and sound for theatre and dance performances. Creative problem-solving, artistic collaboration, independent research, and development are supported in the course. The craft component of the course will provide hands-on learning, instrumentation, hanging, focusing, recording, and editing techniques. The lighting and sound design portion explores play analysis, research, rendering, and presentation techniques, as well as basic equipment use and programming, and will culminate in a comprehensive project.

T/D 323 Advanced Computer Drafting

Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design will allow students to expand on and practice the knowledge in the first CADD class. Projects will be chosen in consultation with the instructor to help build a portfolio that may be used for graduate school interviews as well as job interviews. Projects will include house drafting, model making, 3D drafting and theatrical projects.

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