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

Studio/Lecture course introducing foundational skills for theatrical drawing in a variety of basic graphic techniques used to illustrate scenic, costume and lighting designs by exploring fundamental drawing exercises.

Media, materials, and techniques employed in the illustration and presentation of design for theatrical production. Required of all students planning further work in design and technical theater.

Introduction to the theories and practices of drafting for theatrical production. Graphic solutions, focusing on the communication of design ideas through the proper use of manual drafting instruments.

The objective of this class is to develop and improve artistic fluency so that scenic, costume and lighting design ideas can be clearly and precisely expressed and presented.

Lecture, reading, and discussion of major aspects of theater production. Participation in construction, running, and front-of-house crews for Drama Department productions. Required of Acting and Musical Theater majors.

Continuation of DRD 115.

This course provides students with both exposure to and experience in various areas of technical production, including scenery, props, scenic art, costumes, lighting, and sound; and the specific production process employed by Syracuse Stage and SU Drama.

An introduction to the function of the visual elements in theatrical production, and developing a process for exploring/creating designs for productions including analyzing plays and productions of diverse cultural perspectives. Required of all TDT and SM majors.

Expands on the theory, principles and process learned in DRD 141, continuing the examination of the design process, focusing on specific plays from diverse cultural perspectives. Must be taken in sequence. Required of all TDT majors.

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

Continued study of the theories and practices of drafting for theatrical production. Graphic solutions, focusing on the communication of design ideas through the proper use of manual drafting instruments.

Continued exploration of various areas of technical production, including scenery, props, scenic art, costumes, lighting, and sound; and the specific production process employed by Syracuse Stage and SU Drama.

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.

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. Includes scenery, costumes and lights. Open to non-Design/Tech majors by Department consent.

Introduction to the art, process, methodologies, and history of designing for the stage. Emphasis on each stage of the scenic design process and the range of creative approaches used in theatrical production. Department consent required for non-majors.

Builds on foundational concepts with continued development in the art, process, methodologies, and history of designing for the stage. Expansion of design application through advanced projects and analysis.

Introduction to the theories and practices of computer aided drafting (CAD) for theatrical production. Department consent required for non-TDT majors.

Introduction to Vectorworks Drafting. Emphasis on learning the software and best practices in preparation for theatrical productions, delivering drafting and plans.

Standard scenic construction tools, techniques and practices with practical application supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Problems and practice in scene painting, supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Problems and practices in the procuring or design and construction of stage properties, supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Introduction to costume design through studio problems exploring culturally varied productions. Emphasis on historical costume silhouettes and foundational design principles. Department consent required for non-majors.

Builds on foundational costume design through studio problems for culturally varied productions. Emphasis on character understanding, development, and production application.

Problems and practice in hand and machine techniques used in the construction of costumes; and constructing garments from patterns. Supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Exploration of advanced clothing construction, from hand sewing to machine sewing, and how it pertains to costume construction.

Introduction to Lighting Design: Instrumentation, power, and control. Basic lighting programming. Emphasis on skills necessary to serve as an assistant lighting designer, or on an electrics crew. Early-stage script analysis and visual research. Department consent required for non-majors. Additional work required for graduate students

Builds on foundational lighting skills with emphasis on delivering complete drafting and paperwork packages for production. Expansion of proficiency in lighting programming. A central focus on delivering actionable plans for use in theatrical production.

Problems and practices in stage lighting, supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Problems and practice in theater sound, supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

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

Advanced study in the art, process, methodologies, and history of scenic design. Emphasis on addressing complex design challenges, conceptual development, and creation of realized designs for diverse theatrical contexts.

Continued study in a variety of graphic techniques used to illustrate theatrical designs through exploring an expanded range of media and materials.

The exploration of various methods of discovering, formulating, and communicating design ideas for productions in a variety of performance genres and styles of entertainment design that represent a diverse set of perspectives and experiences.

Advanced costume design through studio problems for culturally varied productions. Emphasis on collaboration with directors and refinement of individual design process.

Traditional tailoring techniques adapted to costume construction.

Theory and practice of techniques used in creating patterns for use in theatrical costume construction.

Theory and practice of techniques used in creating theatrical costume pieces that are crafted rather than sewn.

Advanced Lighting Design. Color and color theory. Advanced Vectorworks drafting. Advanced lighting programming. Emphasis on the skills necessary to interface and integrate with video and sound designs. Deeper study of composition.

Advanced Lighting Technology. 3D drafting and previsualization. Sophisticated show-control programming (networking, video control, pixel mapping). Development of skills necessary to work at the highest levels of sophistication in the field. Emphasis on new and emerging technologies.

An in-depth exploration of both simple and complex aspects of the process of scenic production from the perspective of the Technical Director.

An introduction to the analysis of forces acting on physical structures in static equilibrium (Statics) and the interpretation and application of the results in theatrical scenic construction.

A study of accepted, safe rigging practices. Primary focus is on the most common methods and materials of the trade. Secondary focus is on a variety of less common techniques, equipment, and practices.

Exploration and identification of anticipated challenges for the emerging theater design professional. Focus on career development; how to manage oneself legally, financially and ethically within the profession.

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.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

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.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

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

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.