Overview
The design/technology degree prepares you for work in the production industry.   The curriculum includes courses in costuming, scenery and props, lighting, sound, as well as hands-on design and technician experience. Admission is by portfolio review.

Contact for this degree:
The faculty in this area are Martha Marking, and John Marty. They teach several of the classes and advise students pursuing this degree. See the directory for their bios.

Core Requirements:
After admission to the university, your first few semesters are spent completing what is called a "core curriculum." This degree requires the same core classes every ASU student takes during their first years of college. After your core is underway, you can declare your major. After you declare your major, you begin to take more classes in your degree area. These are on the Degree Checksheet . We recommend that you come to the Department as soon as you can to get involved. You do not have to be a declared major to participate in our productions.

Other Requirements:
You will meet with an advisor at least once a semester. This is an informal time to plan your classes and talk about your experience at ASU. Additional advisor visits are optional. During your junior year there is an interview to make sure you are on a successful path. This is to explore career options and short and long-term goals.

> Criteria for Admission to the B.A. in Theatre Design/Technology Concentration
Students interested in the B.A. in Theatre Design/Technology Concentration must pass an admission portfolio review with the Theatre and Dance design/technology faculty prior to admission to the program.   The admission will be based upon evaluations of:

•  The candidate's current resume of production/production related experience.
•  The candidates' design and/or technical production portfolio (guidelines are available.
•  An interview with the design/technology faculty.

> Criteria for Remaining in the B.A. in Theatre Design/Technology Track
Students in the B.A. in Theatre Design/Technology Concentration are required to meet the following criteria to remain in the concentration:

•  Students must maintain a 2.0 overall grade point average.
•  Students must receive a grade of "B-" or above in all courses in their major concentration.
•  Students must pass an annual juried portfolio review and interview with Theatre Design/Technology faculty in the fall of each year to demonstrate their progress in the program and establish their potential to continue to grow and address the problems brought to their attention.   New students may apply in either the Fall or the Spring semester.
•  Students are expected to be actively involved in the production program.

Helpful Resources:
Click here to ask a question, or find the faculty for this area.

View courses and requirements in ASU's course catalogue at http://www.registrar.appstate.edu/catalogs/

Area Classes:
This program requires that you complete the core curriculum and then take the classes listed below. This is a sample curriculum that will have slight changes per year. Your advisor will have a definite list based on your year of entry, or you can view the ASU Undergraduate Bulletin. This checksheet is also available through the College of Fine an Applied Arts (the parent organization of The Department of Theatre & Dance). Click on the course number for a description.

Students planning to major in Theatre should avoid THR 2011 Introduction to Theatre. This course is a survey that meets the humanities core. Majors should enroll in Dance, Art, or Music for their humanities requirement.

If a course you need is full, please contact the instructor. Students are added to some courses on a case-by-case basis. Visit the link below to search for courses and instructors.

http://www.registrar.appstate.edu/schedules/index.html

Design/Technology Core: (11 hours)

THR 2220 (3) Theatrical Costume
THR 2230 (3) Scenery and Props
THR 2240 (3) Lighting and Sound
THR 2303 (2) Introduction to Acting

Theatre Electives: (9 hours from the following)

THR 2250 (1) Stage Management
THR 2445 (2) Arts Management & Promotion
THR 3225 (1) Advanced Stage Makeup
THR 4220 (3) Stage Costume Design
THR 4230 (3) Scenic Design
THR 4235 (3) Problems of Design and Production
THR 4240 (3) Stage Lighting Design

Courses from Other Departments: (9 hours min.)

Nine hours of theatre production related courses selected from Art, Technology, or Family and Consumer Studies with the approval of advisor. Click here for a list of allied courses.

Additional Requirements:

Theatre majors must enroll in THR 2101 - 2108 (0-1) for a minimum of four semesters. Three of these must be in different Production Activities, THR 2101-2104 (BS Majors should expect to take these for 0 credit)