BFA in Theatre Design - Technology
Students may pursue study in set design, costume design, lighting design, and technical design. The flexibility built into the degree requirements allows the student and their advisors to develop individualized programs of study, taking advantage of the variety of offerings in the School of the Arts. As a part of their curriculum Emerson undergraduates undertake the design and production work for an active and varied Emerson Stage production season, as well as developing an in-depth portfolio coinciding with annual reviews and culminating in a senior-year jury with theatre professionals.
Program Requirements
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| PA101 |
Languages of the Stage
|
| TH145 |
Stagecraft: Scenic Construction
|
| TH144 |
Stagecraft: Costume Construction |
| TH149 |
Emerson Stage Production Crew |
| TH215 |
World Drama in Its Context I |
| TH216 |
World Drama in Its Context II
|
| TH121 |
Introduction to Acting I |
| or approved course in dance |
| TH143 |
Stagecraft: Properties Construction
|
| TH142 |
Stagecraft: Electrics
|
| TH140 |
Rendering
|
| TH240 |
Drafting |
| TH249 |
Emerson Stage Production Team |
Design / Technology Theory & Practice (12 credits)
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| TH150 |
Design Research
|
| And 8 credits from the following: |
| TH244 |
Costume Construction
|
| TH247 |
Make-Up: Theatre
|
| TH346 |
Scene Painting
|
| TH347 |
Make-Up II: Film and Television
|
| TH350 |
Model Building
|
| TH440 |
Technical Theatre Laboratory
|
| TH540 |
Puppetry
|
| TH548 |
History of Fashion
|
| TH549 |
History of Decorative Arts and Architecture
|
| TH340 |
AutoCAD |
| TH470 |
Design in Practice Topics
|
| TH479 |
Topic: Design Entrepreneur |
Design Technology Concentration (12 credits)
Three courses from the following:
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| TH242 |
Lighting Design I |
| TH342 |
Lighting Design II
|
| TH243 |
Sound Design |
| TH245 |
Scene Design I |
| TH345 |
Scene Design II
|
| TH248 |
Costume Design I
|
| TH348 |
Costume Design II |
| TH340 |
AutoCAD
|
| TH441 |
Topics in Technical Design |
| TH477 |
Practicum: Stage Management |
| Advanced Drama Studies (4 credits) |
| Production Assignments (8 credits) |
| Annual Portfolio Review (0 credits) |
Total Credits: 68
