John Macfarlane
Senior Lecturer
Lighting designer and technical director for dance and theatre. Began touring internationally with New York's Nikolais Dance Theatre in 1973 and continues to maintain… More
Theatre Production and Design
The Production and Design stream provides a path for students who focus on the production and design aspects of the discipline. The curriculum for the Production and Design stream includes technical production, stage and production management, stage lighting, design for the stage, dramatic literature, playmaking, and introductory courses in acting, dance, visual art, music, and film.
Theatre Production and Design Program
The program is structured so that students will accumulate extensive practical experience in a variety of production contexts while building a strong foundation in the theoretical and critical aspects of their work. Students get hands-on experience working on a variety of productions while collaborating with fellow students from different disciplines across the school, as well as directors, choreographers, and guest artists.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the Production/Design includes:
Technical production
Stage and production management
Stage lighting
Design for the stage
Dramatic literature
Dance
Playmaking
plus introductory courses in acting, dance, and film
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