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FUNDAMENTALS OF THEATRICAL DESIGN

THEATRE 130
Course Description

Foundational elements of theatrical design and developing the skills to translate text into visual and/or aural content. Involves an introduction to script analysis; visual, aural, and dramaturgical research; problem solving skills; creative exploration and visual communication. Relevant to designers, directors, actors, stage managers, technicians, and informed audience members.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.82

4.65% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4.29% from Historical

A Rate
95.45%

25.18% from Historical

Class Size
22

20.55% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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