Courses
The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.
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CFA TH 764: Scene Design Studio 4
Prereq: CFA TH 763 or consent of instructor; Continuation of intermediate design solutions with an emphasis on conceptual approach; work in a variety of theatre spaces. Students work in collaboration with costume and lighting designers and directors. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance and opera. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 765: Scene Painting 3
Prereq: CFA TH 666 or consent of instructor; Studio class. Painting specific architectural detail; projects include stain glass, perspective and trompe l'oeil techniques; special finishes for furniture and constructed projects. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 766: Scene Painting 4
Prereq: CFA TH 765 or consent of instructor. Studio class. Continuation in painting specific architectural detail; projects include stain glass, perspective and trompe l'oeil techniques; special finishes for furniture and constructed projects. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 767: Scene Painting Studio 1
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Studio class. Soft goods and problem solving with advanced scene painting techniques. 1.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 768: Scene Painting Studio 2
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Studio class. Soft goods and problem solving with advanced scene painting techniques. 1.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 769: Technical Production Studio 3
Prereq: CFA TH 669 or Permission of Instructor. This course is designed to give Technical Directors the engineering knowledge to design safe and efficient scenery. Through real conditions and a text, students will develop a vocabulary and a database of formulas to effectively engineer scenery. Students will discuss concepts typical to engineering, study the variables and formulas used to determine material strengths, typical and atypical loading conditions, and how to engineer scenery used in normal theatrical applications. 3.0 credits. Fall Semester. -
CFA TH 770: Technical Production Studio 4
Prereq: CFA TH 769. This course is designed to give Technical Directors an in-depth look into engineering safe and efficient scenery. Through real conditions and a text, students will learn how to engineer wood and steel elements used in theatre. The primary focus of study will be beam and column design. 3.0 credits. Spring Semester. -
CFA TH 775: Costume Design Studio 3
Prereq: CFA TH 676; For the intermediate design student. Geared toward practical application of design theory. Continued development of script analysis, style, research techniques and rendering skills. Exercises examine the principles of design as applied to historical costume. Readings and projects explore different theatre genres depending on individuals in the class. 3.0 credits. Fall Semester. -
CFA TH 776: Costume Design Studio 4
Prereq: CFA TH 775. Continuation of CFA TH 775. For the intermediate design student. Geared toward practical application of design theory. Continued development of script analysis, style, research techniques and rendering skills. Exercises examine the principles of design as applied to historical costume. Readings and projects explore different theatre genres depending on individuals in the class. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. 3.0 credits. Spring Semester. -
CFA TH 779: Costume Production Studio 3: Modern Tailoring
This class explores the evolution of men's tailoring of the 20th century. Lectures focus on the significance of changing silhouettes for each decade and the inner structure that creates the perfect shape for various body types. Time will be allotted in class to participate in detail sample making, pattern drafting of various systems, cutting and assembling garments. Fittings will also be used to teach different methods of construction through class participation. The final product will be a finished three-piece suit. 3.0 credits. Fall semester of even academic years. -
CFA TH 781: Fabric Dyeing 1
Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; The student learns a variety of crafts associated with fabric painting and dyeing. Subject matter may include fiber reactive dyeing, distressing and silk screening. Check with instructor for current semester content. 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 783: Lighting Design Studio 3
Prereq: CFA TH 684 or consent of instructor; Investigation of lighting design problems and procedures. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate lighting design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 784: Lighting Design Studio 4
Prereq: CFA TH 783 or consent of instructor; A continuation of CFA TH 783. Investigation of lighting design problems and procedures. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate lighting design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 787: Sound Design Studio 3
For the intermediate sound design student. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate sound design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera. -
CFA TH 788: Sound Design Studio 4
Continuation of sound design exploration for the intermediate sound design student. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate sound design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera. -
CFA TH 790: Systems Design 2
Prereq: CFA TH 789 or consent of instructor; Audio systems, video systems and intercom systems will be examined from input to output in terms of signal flow and interconnection practices and how they are used. Offered in odd numbered AY. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 795: Production Management Studio 3
Prereq: CFA TH 696 or Permission of Instructor. Advanced study into the role of the Production Manager within the design, production, and rehearsal process. Students will explore the complexities of balancing schedule, resource, and personnel management with artful management through discussions and exercises in communication styles, negotiation and conflict resolution, fostering collaboration, and facilitating a supportive creative environment. 3.0 credits. Fall Semester. -
CFA TH 796: Production Management Studio 4
Prereq: CFA TH 795 or Permission of Instructor. Building on the concepts of Production Management Studios 1-3, this course will continue the advanced study into the role of the Production Manager within the design, production, and rehearsal process. Students will engage in a semester-long project that explores possibilities for innovating the design and production process with a specific focus depending on individuals in the classes. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 797: Production
Prereq: Graduate standing; Each semester that a 2nd year graduate student in Design & Production is in residence at SOT, he/she is required to enroll in an appropriate section of Production. Meets late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Specific design and shop work in the mounting of student or professional productions. Does not include off-crew design work. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 798: Production
Prereq: Graduate standing; Each semester that a 2nd year graduate student in Design & Production is in residence at SOT, he/she is required to enroll in an appropriate section of Production. Meets late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Specific design and shop work in the mounting of student or professional productions. Does not include off-crew design work. Spring semester.
