Introduction to Theatre Design and Production 

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

Semester Class 

Theatre Communication and Teamwork 

• Understand effective communication practices in Theatrical Spaces. ● Discuss different roles in productive teams. 
• Implement best practices of theatrical designers and producers. 

Basics of Stage 

• Identify the types of stages 
• Analyze the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of different styles of staging 
• Construct and Model a stage 

Elements of Design 

• Analyze exemplar productions for design elements 
• Compare and contrast differences in design elements and the implementation 

Foundations of Set/Costume/Lights/Sound/Prop Design 

• Analyze best practices for each design element. 
• Document process of production and design throughout each design element. 

Design Team in Practice 

• Plan, as a team, a full scale production from the design team’s perspective 
• Synthesize individual design elements into a coherent vision for unrealized production 
• Present renderings/model of design elements for an unrealized production. 

Reflection 

• Critique designs of various productions, both professional and personal. 
• Respond to peers’ design choices 
• Reflect upon personal design choices and set goals for future designs