61 courses with the subject DRD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DRD 100Selected Topics1-6
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Studio/Lecture course introducing foundational skills for theatrical drawing in a variety of basic graphic techniques used to illustrate scenic, costume and lighting designs by exploring fundamental drawing exercises.
DRD 111Media, Methods, and Materials in Theatrical Design3
Media, materials, and techniques employed in the illustration and presentation of design for theatrical production. Required of all students planning further work in design and technical theater.
Introduction to the theories and practices of drafting for theatrical production. Graphic solutions, focusing on the communication of design ideas through the proper use of manual drafting instruments.
DRD 113Media, Methods, and Materials in Theatrical Design II3
The objective of this class is to develop and improve artistic fluency so that scenic, costume and lighting design ideas can be clearly and precisely expressed and presented.
Lecture, reading, and discussion of major aspects of theater production. Participation in construction, running, and front-of-house crews for Drama Department productions. Required of Acting and Musical Theater majors.
This course provides students with both exposure to and experience in various areas of technical production, including scenery, props, scenic art, costumes, lighting, and sound; and the specific production process employed by Syracuse Stage and SU Drama.
An introduction to the function of the visual elements in theatrical production, and developing a process for exploring/creating designs for productions including analyzing plays and productions of diverse cultural perspectives. Required of all TDT and SM majors.
Expands on the theory, principles and process learned in DRD 141, continuing the examination of the design process, focusing on specific plays from diverse cultural perspectives. Must be taken in sequence. Required of all TDT majors.
Continued study of the theories and practices of drafting for theatrical production. Graphic solutions, focusing on the communication of design ideas through the proper use of manual drafting instruments.
Continued exploration of various areas of technical production, including scenery, props, scenic art, costumes, lighting, and sound; and the specific production process employed by Syracuse Stage and SU Drama.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Introduction to the art, process, methodologies, and history of designing for the stage. Emphasis on each stage of the scenic design process and the range of creative approaches used in theatrical production. Department consent required for non-majors.
Builds on foundational concepts with continued development in the art, process, methodologies, and history of designing for the stage. Expansion of design application through advanced projects and analysis.
Introduction to Vectorworks Drafting. Emphasis on learning the software and best practices in preparation for theatrical productions, delivering drafting and plans.
Introduction to costume design through studio problems exploring culturally varied productions. Emphasis on historical costume silhouettes and foundational design principles. Department consent required for non-majors.
Builds on foundational costume design through studio problems for culturally varied productions. Emphasis on character understanding, development, and production application.
Problems and practice in hand and machine techniques used in the construction of costumes; and constructing garments from patterns. Supervised by Syracuse Stage professional staff.
Introduction to Lighting Design: Instrumentation, power, and control. Basic lighting programming. Emphasis on skills necessary to serve as an assistant lighting designer, or on an electrics crew. Early-stage script analysis and visual research. Department consent required for non-majors. Additional work required for graduate students
Builds on foundational lighting skills with emphasis on delivering complete drafting and paperwork packages for production. Expansion of proficiency in lighting programming. A central focus on delivering actionable plans for use in theatrical production.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Advanced study in the art, process, methodologies, and history of scenic design. Emphasis on addressing complex design challenges, conceptual development, and creation of realized designs for diverse theatrical contexts.
The exploration of various methods of discovering, formulating, and communicating design ideas for productions in a variety of performance genres and styles of entertainment design that represent a diverse set of perspectives and experiences.
Advanced costume design through studio problems for culturally varied productions. Emphasis on collaboration with directors and refinement of individual design process.
Advanced Lighting Design. Color and color theory. Advanced Vectorworks drafting. Advanced lighting programming. Emphasis on the skills necessary to interface and integrate with video and sound designs. Deeper study of composition.
DRD 433Advanced Techniques in Stage Lighting Technology3
Advanced Lighting Technology. 3D drafting and previsualization. Sophisticated show-control programming (networking, video control, pixel mapping). Development of skills necessary to work at the highest levels of sophistication in the field. Emphasis on new and emerging technologies.
An introduction to the analysis of forces acting on physical structures in static equilibrium (Statics) and the interpretation and application of the results in theatrical scenic construction.
A study of accepted, safe rigging practices. Primary focus is on the most common methods and materials of the trade. Secondary focus is on a variety of less common techniques, equipment, and practices.
DRD 445Professional Practices for Theater Design and Technology3
Exploration and identification of anticipated challenges for the emerging theater design professional. Focus on career development; how to manage oneself legally, financially and ethically within the profession.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Study of the modern history of scenography, putting contemporary stage design into cultural and historical context. Period style, dramatic literature, director methodology, art and architecture, and theater technology will be explored from a global perspective.
DRD 599Internship in Theatrical Design, Technology, or Management3-9
Qualified senior and graduate students are assigned to staff positions with Syracuse Stage for semester or year in areas of students' individual professional training and goals.
Introduction to Lighting Design: Instrumentation, power, and control. Basic lighting programming. Emphasis on skills necessary to serve as an assistant lighting designer, or on an electrics crew. Early-stage script analysis and visual research. Department consent required for non-majors. Additional work required for graduate students
DRD 641Advanced Projects in Design and Technical Theater3-6
Individual projects in design of sets, lights, or costumes for actual production, assigned and supervised by faculty advisor. Permission of instructor.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
