Theatrical Design and Technology A.B.
Chair, Department of Performing Arts: Professor Rubeck
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatrical Design and Technology requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
An interview/portfolio showing is required for entry to the A.B. Theatrical Design and Technology major.
Foundations: 12 sh
Courses develop vocabulary and build practical skills.
| TDT 2150 | TECHNICAL PRODUCTION IN THEATRE | 4 sh |
| TDT 2160 | FOUNDATIONS I: DRAWING AND RENDERING | 4 sh |
| TDT 2170 | FOUNDATIONS II: DRAFTING AND MODEL MAKING | 4 sh |
History and Literature : 12 sh
Courses provide foundations in theory, history and literature.
| TDT 3200 | SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION | 4 sh |
| TDT 3210 | SURVEY OF PERIOD STYLES | 4 sh |
| DTS 3610 | Race on the American Stage | 4 sh |
Design : 12 sh
Choose three of the following courses. Courses provide discipline specific practice in theatrical design.
Electives : 8 sh
Courses allow breath or depth of study in design, technology or a performance related field.
- A TDT course : 4 sh
- A course from TDT, ACT, DTS, ART, ARH, DAN 1900, or an ENG or World Languages and Cultures course with an emphasis on dramatic literature: 4 sh
Senior Seminar : 4 sh
Courses provide a capstone experience and preparation for the professional environment.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Program Outcomes
Students will dialogue competently with colleagues about their ideas and concepts.
Students will be orally proficient at presenting and defending their work to diverse audiences.
Students will communicate effectively through writing.
Students will demonstrate effective collaboration techniques.
Students will analyze complex problems without bias.
Students will use critical thinking skills to generate multiple creative solutions to complex problems.
Students will calmly evaluate solutions to determine best practices in high-pressure environments.
Students will extrapolate their educational training and apply it to practical issues.
Students will gain hands on exposure to industry standard in technology.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical foundations of their fields of study.
Students will examine a variety of research sources to inform their design and technical choices.
Students will utilize research to effectively communicate concepts to colleagues.
Students will transform conceptual ideas into narrative.
Students will identify the value of each participant in the theatrical experience.
Students will network to establish a presence in the broader community of theatre artists.
Students will connect theatre studies to global issues and innovations.
Students will recognize the importance of work ethic and how it contributes to the attitude of the whole and the success of the production.
Total Credit Hours: 48