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. Material and supply fee will be assessed.

TPA 2290L        Technical Theatre Laboratory . . . . . 1(F)
Corequisite: TPA 2200
A practical laboratory for application of technical theatre skills. Material and supply fee will be assessed

TPA 3018     Design Portfolio . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: TPA 2000, TPA 2200
Corequisite: TPA 4045 or TPA 4060 or TPP 2260
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(CALL DEPT)
Techniques of patterning, cutting, fitting, draping, and basic construction of stage costumes. Material and supply fee will be assessed

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 4001     Design Studio I . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: TPA 2000, TPA 2200
Corequisite: TPA 3259 or TPA 4045 or TPA 4060
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. Permission is required

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. Permission is required

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. Permission is required

TPA 4045     Costume Design . . . . . 3(CALL DEPT)
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