THET 115 Introduction to Design and Technical Theatre

Students will explore the fundamentals of design: line, shape, color, value, and space, and develop the creative aspects of theatrical scenic, lighting, and costume design from concept to build, run, and strike. Students will gain a working knowledge of theatre terminology as well as a familiarity with tools and techniques for scenery, paint, props, costumes, lighting, audio, and video.

Credits

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Apply in practice a range of expression within the art of theatre design by exploring different
methods and media in communicating ideas.
2. Model safety practices in a backstage environment.
3. Examine and demonstrate the connection between text analysis, research, and theatrical design.
4. Demonstrate a working vocabulary of terms necessary to design and construction.
5. Interpret construction drawings and plots.
6. Articulate the ways in which theory and practice meet through discussions of their own and
other students’ work.
7. Demonstrate how aesthetics, form, and composition contribute to the process of creative
development by exploring the fundamentals of design: line, shape, color, value, and space.
8. Identify and apply theories of and perspectives on the creative process when creating and
critically analyzing a work of art or other creative content.
8. Identify and apply theories of and perspectives on the creative process when creating and
critically analyzing a work of art or other creative content.
9. Apply a variety of problem solving methods to generate innovative and creative approaches to
achieve a goal or solve a problem.
10. Create innovative outcomes or artistic products, initially through spontaneous and intuitive
approaches, continue with imagining and experimentation, and build discipline and persistence
as the projects evolve.
11. Contribute to collaboration in the creative process in a constructive and respectful manner and
encourage the participation of others.
12. Assess and reflect on one’s own creative process and product, evaluate the quality of the
achievement of the intended goals, and revise or rethink one’s creative plans when faced with
challenges.
13. Accept, interpret, and apply criticism of one’s own creative product by being open to diverse
voices, constructive feedback, and adaptation as the collaborative process reveals common
ground and challenges.
14. Explain how cultural and historical context has an impact on individual perception, action, and
values, and how artistic and creative expression can be used to explore contemporary issues.

Course Objectives

1. Apply in practice a range of expression within the art of theatre design by exploring different
methods and media in communicating ideas.
2. Model safety practices in a backstage environment.
3. Examine and demonstrate the connection between text analysis, research, and theatrical design.
4. Demonstrate a working vocabulary of terms necessary to design and construction.
5. Interpret construction drawings and plots.
6. Articulate the ways in which theory and practice meet through discussions of their own and
other students’ work.
7. Demonstrate how aesthetics, form, and composition contribute to the process of creative
development by exploring the fundamentals of design: line, shape, color, value, and space.
8. Identify and apply theories of and perspectives on the creative process when creating and
critically analyzing a work of art or other creative content.
8. Identify and apply theories of and perspectives on the creative process when creating and
critically analyzing a work of art or other creative content.
9. Apply a variety of problem solving methods to generate innovative and creative approaches to
achieve a goal or solve a problem.
10. Create innovative outcomes or artistic products, initially through spontaneous and intuitive
approaches, continue with imagining and experimentation, and build discipline and persistence
as the projects evolve.
11. Contribute to collaboration in the creative process in a constructive and respectful manner and
encourage the participation of others.
12. Assess and reflect on one’s own creative process and product, evaluate the quality of the
achievement of the intended goals, and revise or rethink one’s creative plans when faced with
challenges.
13. Accept, interpret, and apply criticism of one’s own creative product by being open to diverse
voices, constructive feedback, and adaptation as the collaborative process reveals common
ground and challenges.
14. Explain how cultural and historical context has an impact on individual perception, action, and
values, and how artistic and creative expression can be used to explore contemporary issues.