The student will be able to:

1. Identify and apply basic elements and principles of design, such as line, shape, scale, color, texture, movement, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis, and unity and variety.
2. Identify the parameters that affect design choices, such as venue, budget, schedule, cultural context, and the physical and emotional safety of cast, crew, and other participants.
3. Develop a design concept using techniques such as script analysis, inspirational research, and iterative ideation using sketching, model-making, and digital design tools such as virtual lighting simulators.
4. Communicate a design concept through common theatrical practices such as sketching, drafting (hand and CAD), and model-making (physical and digital).
5. Participate in a typical theatrical design process, including design meetings, giving and receiving feedback on designs, respectful and kind collaboration with colleagues of diverse backgrounds, and presenting designs visually and verbally.

1. The purpose of major theatrical design disciplines, including scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound
2. The process of designing and producing a show
   1. Collaboration with directors and other designers
   2. Communication with technical crew
3. Theatre architecture and how it influences design, including proscenium theaters, thrust stages, arena stages, and found spaces
4. Basic elements and principles of design
5. Reading and analyzing a script from a design perspective
6. Developing design ideas through research, sketching, and other iterative design practices
7. Presenting design ideas through renderings, draftings (hand and CAD), models (physical and digital), and other methods

1. Analyzing and applying basic elements and principles of design
2. Working collaboratively to communicate, explore, and assess design ideas and decisions in mock design meetings
3. Practice using sketching, drafting (hand and CAD), and models (physical and digital) to develop and communicate designs
4. Presenting designs visually and verbally

Individual projects in and outside of class
Collaborative design projects in and outside of class
Analysis of design aspects of public performances
Final exam/project

Lecture presentations and discussion using the language of theatre
Reading, analysis, and discussion of scripts
Oral presentations of projects followed by in-class discussion
Design exercises using techniques demonstrated by the instructor
Viewing of stage productions followed by discussion

Porter, Lynne. Unmasking Theatre Design. 2015.

Although this text is older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, the fundamental design principles and creative process that it addresses have not changed. Furthermore, the book is written in a friendly, engaging way that works well for students and is available online for free through the Foothill Library, making it affordable for all students.

1. 20-40 pages per week of reading from the text
2. Sketching or photography exercises exploring elements and principles of design
3. Reading and analyzing short scripts for design requirements and inspiration
4. Discussion prompts
5. Design exercises to research and ideate ideas for scenery, lighting, sound, or costumes based on short scripts
6. Capstone project creating a complete design for a full-length play, such as "Pipeline" by Dominque Morisseau