Advanced Theatre Design and Production

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course.

Semester Class

Safety in Theatre

• Recall names and purposes of various tools and equipment 
• Describe the process of communication, as well as use of tools/equipment through models and examples
• Pass exam and lab proficiency

Analyze Show for Design

• Review script through a library of resources provided by the classroom
• Breakdown what themes/motifs need to be emphasized within a storyline of the script selected
• Interpret characters, lines, ideas, and more through the selected text

Design for Show

• Analyze and recognize important and necessary design elements for production
• Explore various implementation options for all show elements
• Interpret student leader visions of design elements

Produce Show Elements

• Develop renderings of design choices for show
• Implement effective tool use, planning, and communication to produce design elements
• Produce desired product of the show's design elements

Strike Performance 

• Practice safe tool use to strike Design Elements of production
• Organization of remaining design elements

Reflection of Performance

• Create Portfolio using documented processes of production
• Critique effectiveness of design elements
• Present final portfolio of design elements