Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2009
• Winter Quarter 2010

William D Forrester
DRAMA 314
Seattle Campus

Introduction to Design for the Performing Arts

Survey of the role of design (scenery, costume, lighting, and sound) in the contemporary performing arts. Consideration of communicative mission and limitations of each of the design areas. Recommended: DRAMA 210; DRAMA 211; DRAMA 212.

Class description

Surveys visual aspects of performance as developed in the work of scenic, costume and lighting designers.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Analysis of assigned texts and examination of contemporary practice lead to student projects in each area.

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

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