THTR 1140 Elements of Theatrical Design
This course is designed for majors and minors. Minors, please get permission from Theatre Department to enroll. The course is a continuation of the Elements of Theatre Production I class. In addition to learning more of the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the preparation and execution of theatrical production work, students will use class projects to begin creating designs for the stage. The final project will focus on professional design processes and collaborative procedures as they apply to scenic, costume, lighting and sound design. In addition, Elements II in combination with the Theater Production Laboratory will introduce you to skills necessary for the preparation and execution of lights, sound, painting and make-up for stage productions. It is required for Majors.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Corequisites
- THTR1018
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.37 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.77 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Jeff Adelberg | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4 of 5 |
| Fall 2025 | Joshua Patino | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4 of 5 |
| Fall 2025 | Quinn Burgess | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4 of 5 |
| Fall 2024 | Crystal Tiala | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Fall 2024 | Quinn Burgess | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 7 of 9 |
| Fall 2023 | Crystal Tiala | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 11 |
| Fall 2023 | Jeff Adelberg | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 11 |
| Fall 2023 | Quinn Burgess | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 of 11 |
| Fall 2022 | Crystal Tiala | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 17 |
| Fall 2022 | Jeff Adelberg | 3.1 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 17 |
| Fall 2022 | Quinn Burgess | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 17 |
| Fall 2021 | Crystal Tiala | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 2 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Jacqueline Dalley | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 2 of 11 |
| Fall 2021 | Jeff Adelberg | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 2 of 11 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01