Design Technology, Lighting & Sound (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Term One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
LA 1020 - First-Year Seminar: College of Liberal Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 1020 - Stagecraft I Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 1240 - Theatrical Illustration Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 2100 - Production Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better: Complete ENG 1100 with a C or better

Term Two

TH 2100 - Production Practicum I 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 - 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

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

Term Three

TH 2100 - Production Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 1510 - Introduction to the Performance Process Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 3210 - Scene Painting 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): 3

Total: 17 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; Complete one MTH course

Term Four

TH 2100 - Production Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 3320 - Automated Lighting 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

Total: 14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better: Complete ENG 2100 with a C or better

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 3250 - Scenic Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

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 3820 - Theatre History & Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
TH 4340 - Theatrical Rigging Credit Hour(s): 2
TH 4290 - Advanced Theatre Crafts Credit Hour(s): 3
MP 1800 - Motion Pictures Production I Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better; Complete 20 upper-level credits

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
Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

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
TH 4350 - Portfolio Preparation and Presentation Credit Hour(s): 3
Sci Course - Wright State Science Course Credit Hour(s): 4
CORE - Wright State Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

SUCCESS MARKERS: Maintain GPA of 2.0 or better

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