TPA 2000 Design for the Theatre . . . . . 3(S)
Play analysis for visual elements and expression. Stylistic sources as springboards to the design idea. Development of visual concepts for productions.

TPA 2200 Technical Theatre . . . . . 3(F)
Corequisite: TPA 2290L.
Methods of constructing and rigging scenery for the stage. Basic scene painting techniques. Stage lighting equipment and its use. Lab required.

TPA 2248 Makeup and Disguise . . . . . 2(S)
Basic principles of the art of stage makeup. Practice in the design and execution of makeup for various purposes.

TPA 2290L Technical Theatre Laboratory . . . . . 1(F)
Corequisite: TPA 2200.
A practical laboratory for application of technical theatre skills.

TPA 3018 Design Portfolio . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: TPA 2000, TPA 2200.
Corequisite: TPA 4060 or TPP 2260 or TPA 4045.
Building a design portfolio for submission for employment in professional theatre or graduate school. Survey of employment opportunities in professional theatre and graduate school. Portfolio presentation and interview skills.

TPA 3230 Costume Construction . . . . . 3(F)
Techniques of patterning, cutting, fitting, draping, and basic construction of stage costumes.

TPA 3259 Lighting Design . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: TPA 2200, TPA 2290L.
Pre/Corequisite: TPP 3650.
Corequisite: TPA 2000.
Theory and application of lighting design for the theatre. Use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) in lighting design projects.

TPA 3400 Theatre Management . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
Theatrical producing in America. A practical examination of the responsibilities of the theatre staff, the commercial New York theatre, stock and resident theatre, college and community theatre. Includes the study of cost control, box office.

TPA 4001 Design Studio I . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: TPA 2200, TPA 2000.
Corequisite: TPA 3259 or TPA 4060 or TPA 4045.
Studio design project activities in the area of costume, lighting, or scenic design. Provides the student designer with an opportunity for collaboration and realization of a design project.

TPA 4002 Design Studio II . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: TPA 4001.
Studio design project activities in the area of costume, lighting, or scenic design. Provides the student designer with an opportunity for collaboration and realization of a design project with an emphasis on Computer Aided Design.

TPA 4003 Design Studio III . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: TPA 4002.
Studio design project activities in the area of costume, lighting, or scenic design. Provides the student designer with an opportunity for collaboration and realization of a design project with an emphasis on research and portfolio presentation.

TPA 4045 Costume Design . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: TPA 2000.
Stage costume design and construction; survey of historical periods. Emphasis on color, line, form and materials. Permission is required.

TPA 4060 Scene Design . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: TPA 2000.
Practical and theoretical study of approaches to scene design for the theatre. Emphasis on developing an appropriate visual statement supporting the total production concept. Student projects and permission is required.

TPA 4077 Scene Painting . . . . . 2(F)
Practice in various techniques of scene painting. Consideration of pigments, color mixing, kinds of paints, paint equipment and its care. Material and supply fee will be assessed.