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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production - Lighting Design

Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Some want to be in the spotlight. You want to move the spotlight yourself, and get your hands on every other piece of complex electronic and mechanical lighting system used in professional theatre, film, and television production. The qualitative focus of the production program is to present the most effective and affective dance and theatre performances possible. It also provides a laboratory for students and the opportunity for practical application of classroom exercises and theories. Today’s theatre design and production depend heavily on the complex electronic and mechanical systems used in professional theatre, film, and television production. The production curriculum is designed to meet the diverse aesthetic and technological demands of contemporary society. This curriculum provides academic instruction and professional training for careers in costume design, scene design, and lighting design. BFA Theatre Production Components A. TECHNICAL 1. Demonstrate skills in recording and communicating design plans through mechanical drawing, pattern drafting, model building, plotting, and rendering. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of management skills relative to time, cost, space, personnel, and safety. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic machinery, equipment, tools, hardware, and materials used to realize theatre designs. 4. Demonstrate current technological and media literacy. B. DESIGN 1. Demonstrate the principles of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design aesthetics as applied to the theatre arts of set, light, and costume. 2. Demonstrate sensitivity to, knowledge of, and aptitude for the art, craft, and process of moving the script onto the stage. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply a conceptual approach to production; organizing, developing, and guiding the creative collaboration with designers, performers, and technicians. 4. Demonstrate the unique collaborative skills necessary to assimilate and realize the visions of playwright, performer, director, and designer in performance. 5. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the creative process as production. 6. Understand traditional and innovative techniques appropriate for varying production formats.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Some want to be in the spotlight. You want to move the spotlight yourself, and get your hands on every other piece of complex electronic and mechanical lighting system used in professional theatre, film, and television production. The qualitative focus of the production program is to present the most effective and affective dance and theatre performances possible. It also provides a laboratory for students and the opportunity for practical application of classroom exercises and theories. Today’s theatre design and production depend heavily on the complex electronic and mechanical systems used in professional theatre, film, and television production. The production curriculum is designed to meet the diverse aesthetic and technological demands of contemporary society. This curriculum provides academic instruction and professional training for careers in costume design, scene design, and lighting design. BFA Theatre Production Components A. TECHNICAL 1. Demonstrate skills in recording and communicating design plans through mechanical drawing, pattern drafting, model building, plotting, and rendering. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of management skills relative to time, cost, space, personnel, and safety. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic machinery, equipment, tools, hardware, and materials used to realize theatre designs. 4. Demonstrate current technological and media literacy. B. DESIGN 1. Demonstrate the principles of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design aesthetics as applied to the theatre arts of set, light, and costume. 2. Demonstrate sensitivity to, knowledge of, and aptitude for the art, craft, and process of moving the script onto the stage. 3. Demonstrate the ability to apply a conceptual approach to production; organizing, developing, and guiding the creative collaboration with designers, performers, and technicians. 4. Demonstrate the unique collaborative skills necessary to assimilate and realize the visions of playwright, performer, director, and designer in performance. 5. Demonstrate the ability to articulate the creative process as production. 6. Understand traditional and innovative techniques appropriate for varying production formats.

Admission requirements

6+

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