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

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.37 / 5

Based on 92 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Jeff Adelberg
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 2.92/5
  • Joshua Patino
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.50/5
  • Quinn Burgess
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.29/5
  • Crystal Tiala
    Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.97/5
  • Jacqueline Dalley
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.50/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Jeff Adelberg, Quinn Burgess, Joshua Patino · RUBENSTEIN #7 (Design Studio);TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered