四虎影视

Our design programs begin with a fundamental first-year experience aimed to develop a common theatre vocabulary and practice. Key courses include:

• Fundamentals of design
• Scenography
• Drafting
• Patterning
• Technical production
• Introduction to drawing
• Principles of drawing
• 3-D design

In the second year of training, students delve into the specific processes of their disciplines. Production assignments complement coursework, ensuring students are putting learning to hands-on practice. Key courses include:

• Costume design seminar
• Patterning and draping
• Vectorworks
• Rendering
• Visual history
• Figure drawing
• Crew management
• Theatre history

In their third year, design students focus their studies in their particular discipline and take on more creative responsibility in the Conservatory production process. Increasingly, students will take advantage of opportunities for professional experiences with our professional partners. Many students opt to take a semester abroad or on internship during the third year. Key courses now include electives in other design areas:

• Costume design 1
• Costume design seminar
• Costume design electives (including millinery, mask-making and dyeing)
• Figure drawing

The fourth year aims to provide a smooth transition into professional practice. Production assignments will serve to round out a student鈥檚 resume, and preparation for the Senior Portfolio Open House will entail creating a website and fine-tuning interviewing skills. Classes typically involve:

• Costume design 2
• Costume design seminar
• Design electives (including millinery, mask-making and dyeing)
• Professional practice
• Figure drawing