Course restriction information is only for current Theatre and Dance majors to review. Non-majors, please refer to this page for information.
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(Restricted to incoming BA/BFA Dance majors)
T D 312C, T D 312D, T D 312F, T D 312G Contemporary and Ballet Technique
(Restricted to BFA Dance majors)
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Introduces student actors to strategies to grow as generative artists and master the basics of a few common media production tools to give their creative voice a broader reach in the world.
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)
T D 322C, T D 322D, T D 322F, T D 322G Contemporary and Ballet Technique
(Restricted to BA Dance majors)
T D 322E, T D 322J Advanced Contemporary and Advanced Ballet Technique
(Restricted to BA Dance & BFA Dance majors)
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(Priority goes to BA/BFA Dance students going into their Senior year & BFA Dance Education students going into their Junior year. All other students please add to waitlist.)
T D 340D ADV TECHNIQUES IN ACTING
Highlighting advanced work with text and personal connection to character, Adv Techniques in Acting will build a bridge between Acting III and camera work, thereby enhancing BFA in Acting students’ preparation for the UTLA/BFA in Acting semester.
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)
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T D 354T Costume, Lighting, Scenery Design Skills |
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Priority goes to specific BA students first. Students may not enroll in two or more sections of these topics. If you receive an error message when trying to register, then please add to waitlist. T D 354T Costume Design Skills ACOSTA, NANETTE This course will give students an introduction to Costume Design. It is a hands-on course that covers costume design from concept to completed costume design, including script analysis, character development, color theory, research, rendering & visual expression of ideas, fabric selection, measuring and fitting the performer, as well as practical costume paperwork. Each student will be able by course end to confidently design costumes for a performance piece. No Instructor Consent Required. T D 354T Lighting Design Skills HABECK, MICHELLE This class will introduce the student to the fundamentals and skills of lighting design and the process path from research to actual application. Students will be exposed to basic lighting practices, common theatrical lighting terms, and standard equipment used in most theatrical events. No Instructor Consent Required. T D 354T Scenery Design Skills LARATTA, LISA This course is structured around the skills related to the development and communication of scenic environments for theatre and/or film. Included in the course will be practice in script analysis, research, drafting, and model-making. Each student will learn and practice these skills in the individual completion of a scenic design for a play based on consideration of story, character, and the requirements of the plot.will provide the opportunity for students to learn the process for design and the application of design ideas through the lens of the scenic designer. This project based course will highlight analysis, scenic drafting, model making, props design, paint renderings and the preparation of the parts of a scenic design package. No Instructor Consent Required. |
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T D 354T DRAPING FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE AREVALO, DAVID
Please contact instructor for course description.
Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T DRAWING THE STORY BOARD BUCHANAN, JASON
Learn to plan and draw a set of sequential drawings used to tell a story—a graphic organizer that helps to illustrate a narrative. Used often in entertainment applications like film, TV, theatre, gaming, and immersive experiences, storyboards are also valuable in the development of advertising videos or demonstrating a production process.
No This class introduces the theory and practice of fabric draping and flat patternmaking for 20th century clothing and silhouettes. Extra emphasis will be placed on recognizing and nurturing a connection between artist maker and work produced. The framework for the course is to understand and embody foundational principles and techniques and to then utilize these skills in interpreting more complex designs. You will be working on full size mannequins to make both ½ and full “muslins,” or test garments, for each exercise that we cover this semester. The course will introduce you to draping over foundation garments to achieve a correct period silhouette. You will become familiar with utilizing historical and contemporary research for patternmaking purposes. You will become familiar with professional costume shop policies and best industry practice.
Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY DRAWING THE STORY BOARD BOONE BUCHANAN, DAVID
Lighting Technology will cover the duties of a Lighting Technician (Entertainment Electrician) from the basics of hanging and focusing to the more comprehensive of communicating with Lighting Designers and configuring consoles, dimmers, networks, and other elements of the lighting and electrical system. Students will be given hands-on opportunities throughout the semester in class and in the installation of productions.
Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to UTeach Theatre students going into their Senior year that need one more semester of 354T, to UTeach Theatre students going into their Junior year that need two semesters of 354T & BA Lighting majors. All other students may need to add to waitlist.)
T D 354T LIVE EVENT ENGINEERING SMITH, MATTHEW
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JASON
Learn the art and skills of drawing a storyboard. A storyboard is a set of sequential drawings used to tell a story—a graphic organizer that helps to illustrate a narrative. Used often in entertainment applications like film, TV, theatre, gaming, and immersive experiences, storyboards are also valuable in the development of advertising videos or demonstrating a production process.
No Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY BOONE, DAVID
Lighting Technology will expose the students to several lighting components utilized by the Lighting Technician (Entertainment Electrician). The class will discuss the basics of electricity and the hanging and focusing of various lighting fixtures. Students will also discuss the use of consoles, dimmers, and networks. Students will be given hands-on opportunities throughout the semester.
No Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T MATERIAL MEDIA AND MOVEMENT AREVALO, DAVID & FREER, KATE
Explore collaboration between bodies, technology, materials, and movement in the creation of wearable and interactive artifacts. Experiment with cutting edge practices in both digital media and costume fabrication including wearable tech, responsive body mapping, 3D printing and body mounted sensors.
LIVE EVENT ENGINEERING SMITH, MATTHEW
This course is a lecture / lab course designed to introduce students to advanced concepts, methods, and systems utilized in the fields of live entertainment and immersive artistic practices. The primary focus is to explore core technologies and illuminate how each area of work within projection, lighting, sound and interactivity relates and is connected to others. Topics include: lighting, projection, previsualization and content creation. Students will produce a variety of original designs throughout the semester, adding complexity and network control as the semester progresses.
No Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T MAKEUP FOR THE PERFORMER
Please contact instructor for course description.
No Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T PRODUCTION DESIGN BASICS
This class explores Understand the world role of production design and art direction for film. By watching films, analyzing concepts, and using a series of practical projects the students will learn the different components of film design including: script interpretation, mood boards, breakdowns, clearances, scenery, location, props and color concepts. All students will be required to crew or design one film in collaboration with RTF studentshow the creation and selection of sets, locations and environments contribute to the visual language of film. Explore fundamental elements of story, production, critical analysis, and the collaborative process of film making from the design perspective.
No Instructor Consent Required.
T D 354T PRODUCTION DESIGN PRACTICUM SERRANO, ADRIANA
This class is structured around the practical aspects of how-to production design your own script. Students will learn how to develop a design from conceptualization to execution based on the needs of your particular story. The students will learn how to approach and find creative ways to deliver a design that will contribute to the creation of an effective visual design. We will be covering budgeting, breakdowns, creating specific graphics, drafting, clearances and basics of set construction.
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T D 354T SCENE PAINTING / ENVIRONMENTAL RENDERING MANESS, KAREN
The This course will explore the provide practice in drawing and painting of architecture, natural environments, fabriccolor and value use for image creation, and surface finishes finish techniques for the entertainment industry. Students will gain hands-on experience through tabletop sized projects. The skills learned in this course will support work in both physically constructed and digitally created narrative environments. Applicable careers for this training include scenic art, scenic design, art direction, production design, illustration, game design, themed attraction, muralistconcept art, and concept artistmural art.
Instructor Consent Required
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Peers for Pride (PfP) is a peer facilitation program of the Gender and Sexuality Center. Students will take two courses during the academic year in partnership with the Gender for Women’s Gender Studies. During the program, students build applied theatre, critical analysis, and facilitation skills as they build the workshop “What Do Thriving Queer Communities Look Like?” Students create message scenes and activating scenes in the workshop to share skills and build space for conversation and accountability across LGBTQIA+ communities and with supporters of LGBTQIA+ communities. Through their facilitation and reflection after workshop facilitation, students continue to build a knowledge of performance-based social justice facilitation in higher education and of intersectional LGBTQIA+ realities.
Instructor Consent Required. This is the first course of a two-semester sequence.
To Apply: please fill out this online application and someone from the Gender and Sexuality Center’s Education Team will contact you in 1-3 business days to schedule a 30-60 minute informal meeting (via Zoom or in person) prior to course registration. This 1:1 allows for the teaching team to understand your learning goals, co-curate possible topics for the fall semester as we believe power sharing and knowledge are reciprocal, and for us to begin to connect with each other before class starts as community building is vital and central to the course ethics.
Application Deadline: For priority consideration, submit application by August 1st or prior to the first class of fall semester but there is no firm deadline.
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