Department of Performing Arts
Theatre Design/Technology (BFA)
Tyler Kinney Polishes His Skills as A Scenic Designer
Tyler Kinney talks about his hands-on experiences in the Theatre Design/Technology program — from designing costumes for Into the Woods to dreaming up the set for Bud, Not Buddy. (Filmed and edited by Emerson students.)
With your advisor, you will develop an individualized program of study in Theatre Design/Technology based on courses in set design, costume design, lighting design, and technical design, as well as offerings in other departments.
You will participate in design and production work during an Emerson Stage production season and develop a portfolio coinciding with annual reviews, culminating in a senior-year jury with theater professionals.
Program Requirements
| PA 101 |
Languages of the Stage |
| TH 145 |
Stagecraft: Scenic Construction |
| TH 144 | Stagecraft: Costume Construction |
| TH 149 | Emerson Stage Production Crew |
| TH 215 | World Drama in Its Context I |
| TH 216 | World Drama in Its Context II |
| TH 121 | Introduction to Acting I (or approved course in dance) |
| TH 143 | Stagecraft: Properties Construction |
| TH 142 | Stagecraft: Electrics |
| TH 140 | Rendering |
| TH 240 | Drafting |
| TH 249 | Emerson Stage Production Team |
Design/Technology Theory & Practice (12 credits)
| TH 150 | History of Fashion and Décor: Design Research |
| And 8 credits from the following: |
| TH 243 | Sound Design |
| TH 244 | Costume Construction |
| TH 247 | Make-Up: Theatre |
| TH 346 | Scene Painting |
| TH 347 | Make-Up II: Film and Television |
| TH 350 | Model Building |
| TH 440 | Technical Theatre Laboratory |
| TH 540 | Puppetry |
| TH 340 | AutoCAD |
| TH 470 | Design in Practice Topics |
| TH 479 | Topic: Design Entrepreneur |
Design Technology Concentration (12 credits)
Three courses from the following:
| TH 242 | Lighting Design I |
| TH 342 | Lighting Design II |
| TH 245 | Scene Design I |
| TH 345 | Scene Design II |
| TH 248 | Costume Design I |
| TH 348 | Costume Design II |
| TH 340 | AutoCAD |
| TH 441 | Topics in Technical Design |
| TH 477 | Practicum: Stage Management |
| Advanced Drama Studies (4 credits) | |
| Production Assignments (8 credits) | |
| Annual Portfolio Review (0 credits) | |
Total Credits: 68
Performing Arts faculty member and Costume Shop Supervisor Rafael Jaen talks about his experience designing costumes for the Lyric Stage's production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
