2014-2015 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theater Design & Technology, BFA


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Contact:

Department of Drama, 820 East Genesee Street, 315-443-2669

Faculty

Felix Cochren, Alex Koziara, Maria Marrero:

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Design and Technology is conducted within a stimulating environment that combines both classroom and hands-on learning experiences. The 130-credit curriculum stresses building a firm foundation in the arts and the humanities as well as in the applied aspects and crafts of the theater. In the first year, in addition to their theater courses, theater design and technology majors participate in the foundation program in the School of Art and Design to enhance their drawing skills. They also are an integral part of Drama Department productions as members of backstage crews and as assistants to designers. This interaction between theory and practice is an essential part of developing an educated, creative theater person.

Advanced students design many Department of Drama main-stage productions and work with the professional staff and company of Syracuse Stage. Seniors in the program are eligible for internships with Syracuse Stage.

Students interested in design may specialize in one or more areas: set design, costume design, and lighting design. Courses in studio art, art and architectural history, and costume history contribute to developing conceptual design skills. The theater design and technology program also offers training in the use of computers as design tools. Facilities include two design studios, a LightBox and a CAD lab in addition to the technical shops shared with Syracuse Stage.

B.F.A. students interested in the technical aspects of theater may specialize in scene construction and painting, lighting, properties, or costumes, in consultation with a faculty advisor.

The B.F.A. program requires 130 credits and is appropriate for students interested in a career in the fields of entertainment design or technology. An in-person or telephone interview with a faculty member is required for admission. A portfolio submission is required.

Students wishing to explore a curriculum that combines theater design and technology with a broader liberal arts content may apply for the120-credit B.S. degree in drama, with a technical theater emphasis, provided they have been admitted to and have completed a portion of the B.F.A.

B.F.A. Theater Design & Technology Degree Requirements


Please note that distribution and order of academic requirements/electives will be determined in consultation with the student’s faculty advisor.

Total Credits: 18


Total Credits: 18


Sequence of Courses


Please note that the sequence of courses has changed in the first year. DRD 111  will be required in the first semester and DRD 112  will move to the second semester.

Sophomore Year, Fall Semester


Total Credits: 16


Sophomore Year, Spring Semester


Total Credits: 16


Junior Year, Fall Semester


Total Credits: 17


Junior Year, Spring Semester


Total Credits: 17


Senior Year, Fall Semester


Total Credits: 14


Senior Year, Spring Semester


Total Credits: 14


Total Credits: 130


Note:


* Courses with an asterisk may be taken in sequence appropriate to area of design focus.

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