Design Technology, Stage Management (GPS)

Term One

• TH 1020 - Stagecraft Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 1470 - Acting Aesthetics Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 1070 - Ballet for the Actor I Credit Hour(s): 2
• DAN 1240 - Jazz for the Actor I Credit Hour(s): 1
• TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Two

• TH 1480 - Acting Aesthetics Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2260 - Theatre Graphics II: Drafting Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3010 - Introduction to Theatrical Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3510 - Stage Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• ART 2140 - Themes in Visual Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (1 required)

Term Three

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 2200 - Stagecraft Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2190 - Stage Lighting I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3520 - Stage Management II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (1 required)
• MUS 1140 - Fundamentals of Musicianship I Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

• TH 2020 - Sound Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (2 required)
• COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
• EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
• MTH 1450 - Mathematics and the Modern World Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• TH 2100 - Theatre Technology Credit Hour(s): 2
• TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (2 required)
• ENG 3000 - Business Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• TH 3200 - Applied Theatre Technology I Credit Hour(s): 3 to 5 (5 required)
• TH 4340 - Theatrical Rigging Credit Hour(s): 2
• NS - Natural Science Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
• NS - Natural Science Credit Hour(s): 4
• CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Eight

• TH 3810 - Theatre History and Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
• TH 3990 - Studies in Selected Subjects Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (3 required)
• TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (3 required)
• GE - General Elective 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