Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Basic theory and techniques of design for the stage. Communicating ideas to designers and vice versa.

Solution of advanced problems in all phases of technical practice, fitted to the needs of the individual student as far as possible. Department consent required.

Continuation of DRD 541. Department consent required.

Study of the modern history of scenography, putting contemporary stage design into cultural and historical context. Period style, dramatic literature, director methodology, art and architecture, and theater technology will be explored from a global perspective.

Qualified senior and graduate students are assigned to staff positions with Syracuse Stage for semester or year in areas of students' individual professional training and goals.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Elementary physics of lighting and electricity. Lighting instruments and controls. Function of theatrical lighting. Outstanding lighting designs of past and current productions. Students design complete light plots.

Problems and practice in stage lighting for production, supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff and faculty advisor. Permission of instructor

Individual projects in design of sets, lights, or costumes for actual production, assigned and supervised by faculty advisor. Permission of instructor.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

The role of the production manager in the process of producing a theatrical season and administering a production department.