Design/Technology
The Design and Technology Division offers comprehensive training to students who seek careers in the professional theatre. This training is through a balance of academic study of theatre and production responsibilities.
The faculty of the Design and Technology Division oversees two degree programs
Course work is a combination of study of:
- theatrical history and literature
- design theory and history
- design analysis, conceptualization, and presentation
- relevant crafts and skills such as construction, cutting and draping, drawing and rendering, drafting, digital imaging, electronics, hydraulics, model-making, properties, research, tailoring, and others.
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Objectives of the Design/Technology Training Program
The Design and Technology Program is committed to:
- Preparing students for work in the professional theatre
- Providing students with the artistic, analytical, and research skills required in developing designs for period and contemporary theatrical productions
- Providing students with a thorough understanding of the collaborative theatrical production process
- Providing students with craft and artisan skills in one or more areas of design to support theatrical production
- Provide students training in design expression and portfolio presentation
- Prepare students for further graduate training or professional work by helping develop a comprehensive and representative portfolio
