Design Technology, Lighting Design (GPS)

Term One

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1240 - Theatre Graphics I: Fundamentals Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 1020 - Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2250 - Theatre Graphics II: Media and Color Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3010 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2260 - Theatre Graphics II: Drafting Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3
• ART 2140 - Themes in Visual Culture Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 1510 - Introduction to the Performance Process Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3320 - Automated Lighting Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2190 - Stage Lighting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Four

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3190 - Stage Lighting II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2020 - Sound Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3330 - Computer Graphics for Theatre I Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Five

• TH 3200 - Applied Theatre Technology I Credit Hour(s): 3 to 5 (3 required)
• TH 3760 - Design Studio Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3210 - Scene Painting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• TH 3200 - Applied Theatre Technology I Credit Hour(s): 3 to 5 (3 required)
• TH 3760 - Design Studio Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3810 - Theatre History and Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3280 - Decorative Style through the Ages Credit Hour(s): 3

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• TH 3510 - Stage Management Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• TH 4360 - Theatre Graphics II: Rendering Credit Hour(s): 3

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• TH 3220 - Scene Painting II Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• TH 4200 - Applied Theatre Technology II Credit Hour(s): 2 to 5 (2 required)
• TH 4240 - Advanced Design Studio I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3260 - Costume Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• TH 4350 - Portfolio Preparation and Presentation Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3250 - Set Design Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• TH 4200 - Applied Theatre Technology II Credit Hour(s): 2 to 5 (2 required)
• TH 4250 - Advanced Design Studio II Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCI Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Program Description

The B.F.A. Design/Technology Program prepares students for careers as designers, technicians, and stage managers in the professional theatre. Students approach their studies from three viewpoints: (1) general theatre knowledge with classes in acting, dramatic literature, theatre history and theory; (2) artistic design skills, with classes in design, drawing, theatre graphics, and decor and costume history; and (3) theatre technology, with classes in technical theory, application, and craft.

During the junior and senior year students may choose to pursue a concentration in either design or technology. Design students progress through theoretical design projects to assistant design positions on faculty-designed productions and/or designing their own shows. Technology students progress through general crew positions to supervisory positions. Exceptional students may qualify for a professional theatre internship as a final senior project. Technology majors will prepare for careers as technical directors, carpenters, riggers, scenic artists, stitchers, cutters, drapers, and lighting and sound technicians.

Career Opportunities

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Campus Contact Information

Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures
T148 Creative Arts Center
Wright State University
theatre_arts@wright.edu
937-775-3072

http://www.wright.edu/tdmp/designtechnology/program.html

Additional Comments

Academic success resources (math, writing, tutoring): http://www.wright.edu/uc/success/

Admissions: http://www.wright.edu/admissions/

Financial Aid: http://www.wright.edu/financialaid/

Transitional Advising WebPage (TAP): http://www.wright.edu/semesters-advising