technical production major, costume design program, lighting design program, scene design program (set design) in the Department of Theater Arts at Nazareth College of Rochester, NY
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Becca Pickett '10
"Naz helped me prepare for my journey by allowing me the opportunity to
work on any aspect of a production as often as I could. Most importantly, the theatre
department taught me how to always be willing and ready to work." See More
- Nazareth Strengths
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Example Careers/Outcomes
- Production Designer
- Theatre Technician
- Scenic Artist
- Wardrobe Supervisor
- Master Electrician
- Prop Master
- Stage Manager
Internships/Field Experiences
- Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. (ETC)
- Geva Theatre Center
- Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Graduate Schools/Employers
- Julliard
- Yale University
- Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
- National tours of My Fair Lady and Grinch
- Boston University
- Euroco Costumes
- Busch Gardens
- Tisch (NYU School of the Arts)
The B.F.A. in Technical Production is a pre-professional degree offered in three emphasis areas: Costume Design, Lighting Design, or Scene Design.
In the newly renovated state-of-the-art Arts Center
and Callahan Theater, students in the technical production major receive training through practical
daily experience in our shops. Students hone their skills in their area of
emphasis and are offered the opportunity to explore other areas of technical theatre. Beginning with the first semester,
candidates work hands-on in a lab setting to build and paint scenery, create
costumes from beginning sketches to a realized fitted garment, and prep stage
lights and props. Students fulfill show positions such as a Show Carpenter,
Master Electrician, or Wardrobe and Makeup Crew, all while taking an active
part in mounting the Department’s plays and musicals.
The four year technical production program can include any area of design specific interest, technical theatre courses, Theatre History, Play Analysis, Fundamentals of Acting, Art History and the foundation of a strong liberal arts curriculum. After completing early labs and show positions, students have the opportunity to design or work in leadership roles on the department productions. Students are encouraged to attend industry conferences and pursue related summer work, while regularly using faculty referrals. The faculty work professionally both on campus and off, and hold terminal degrees in their field. To truly “learn by doing” in the classroom, lab, or in production, students reveal their potential and become well-rounded artists in their field. Upon completion of the program, graduates are skilled and employable right out of the gate! In addition to a four year resumé and a top notch portfolio, the successful candidate will take with him or her professional credits and contacts for an ever-growing networking industry.
Sample Course Schedule
Costume Design
Freshman Year
Fall
-THA 90: New Student Spotlight
-THA 105: Dance Studio Class
-THA.F 120: Introduction to Theatre: Arts and Analysis
-THA 140: Fundamentals of Acting
-ENGW 101: College Writing I
-MTH 102: Thinking Mathematically
-ACS 101: Academic College Success
-THA 120L: Intro to Theatre Arts Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 106: Tap Studio
-THA 150: Technical Theatre I
-ART 106: Drawing I
-ENGW 102: College Writing II
-HIS 101: Western Civilization I
-SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
-THA 150L: Technical Theatre I Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Sophomore Year
Fall
-THA 230: History of Fashion
-THA 282: Costume Design I
-THA 284: Rendering (for the Stage)
-AHI 273: Introduction to 20th Century Art
-PHL 101: Logic and Inquiry
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 233: Costume Construction
-THA 351: Play Analysis
-ENGL 135: Crime and Detective Fiction
-RES 101: Exploring Religion
-SOC 332: Sociology of the Arts
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Junior Year
Fall
-THA 235: Stage Makeup
-THA 275: History of the Theatre I
-THA 332: Costume Design II
-THA 220: Movement for the Stage I
-MTH 205: Mathematical Connections
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 232: Styles and Ornamentation
-THA 276: History of the Theatre II
-THA 287: Patterning Techniques
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-PED 115: Juggling
-SCI 101: Integrated Science Inquiry
-SCI 101L: Integrated Science Inquiry Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Senior Year
Fall
-THA 250: Technical Theatre II
-THA 280: Scene Design I
-THA 281: Lighting Design I
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 452: Seminar in Theatre
-THA 499: Senior Comprehensive
-PHL 222: Philosophy of Art
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 226: Women in Theatre
-THA 289: Millinery and Wig
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 375: Principles of Play Directing
-ENGL 331: Experimental Feminist Drama
-PED 117: Yoga
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Lighting Design
Freshman Year
Fall
-THA 90: New Student Spotlight
-THA 105: Dance Studio Class
-THA.F 120: Introduction to Theatre: Arts and Analysis
-THA 140: Fundamentals of Acting
-ENGW 101: College Writing I
-MTH 102: Thinking Mathematically
-ACS 101: Academic College Success
-THA 120L: Intro to Theatre Arts Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 106: Tap Studio
-THA 150: Technical Theatre I
-ART 106: Drawing I
-ENGW 102: College Writing II
-HIS 101: Western Civilization I
-SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
-THA 150L: Technical Theatre I Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Sophomore Year
Fall
-THA 220: Movement for the Stage I
-THA 250: Technical Theatre II
-THA 281: Lighting Design I
-THA 284: Rendering (for the Stage)
-AHI 273: Introduction to 20th Century Art
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 232: Styles and Ornamentation
-THA 351: Play Analysis
-ENGL 135: Crime and Detective Fiction
-RES 101: Exploring Religion
-SOC 332: Sociology of the Arts
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Junior Year
Fall
-THA 235: Stage Makeup
-THA 275: History of the Theatre I
-PHL 101: Logic and Inquiry
-MTH 205: Mathematical Connections
-PHL 222: Philosophy of Art
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 276: History of the Theatre II
-THA 286: Technical Direction
-THA 331: Lighting Design II
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-PED 115: Juggling
-SCI 167: Science of Sound
-SCI 168L: Science of Sound Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Senior Year
Fall
-THA 237: Stage Management
-THA 280: Scene Design I
-THA 282: Costume Design I
-THA 283: Sound Design
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 452: Seminar in Theatre
-THA 499: Senior Comprehensive
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 226: Women in Theatre
-THA 335: Scene Painting
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 375: Principles of Play Directing
-ENGL 331: Experimental Feminist Drama
-PED 117: Yoga
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Scene Design
Freshman Year
Fall
-THA 90: New Student Spotlight
-THA 105: Dance Studio Class
-THA.F 120: Introduction to Theatre: Arts and Analysis
-THA 140: Fundamentals of Acting
-ENGW 101: College Writing I
-MTH 102: Thinking Mathematically
-ACS 101: Academic College Success
-THA 120L: Intro to Theatre Arts Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 106: Tap Studio
-THA 150: Technical Theatre I
-ART 106: Drawing I
-ENGW 102: College Writing II
-HIS 101: Western Civilization I
-SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
-THA 150L: Technical Theatre I Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Sophomore Year
Fall
-THA 220: Movement for the Stage I
-THA 250: Technical Theatre II
-THA 280: Scene Design I
-AHI 273: Introduction to 20th Century Art
-PHL 101: Logic and Inquiry
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 335: Scene Painting
-THA 351: Play Analysis
-ENGL 135: Crime and Detective Fiction
-RES 101: Exploring Religion
-SOC 332: Sociology of the Arts
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Junior Year
Fall
-THA 235: Stage Makeup
-THA 275: History of the Theatre I
-THA 330: Scene Design II
-MTH 205: Mathematical Connections
-PHL 222: Philosophy of Art
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 276: History of the Theatre II
-THA 284: Rendering (for the Stage)
-THA 286: Technical Direction
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-PED 115: Juggling
-SCI 167: Science of Sound
-SCI 168L: Science of Sound Lab
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
Senior Year
Fall
-THA 237: Stage Management
-THA 281: Lighting Design I
-THA 282: Costume Design I
-THA 283: Sound Design
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 452: Seminar in Theatre
-THA 499: Senior Comprehensive
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWF: Work Call
Spring
-THA 226: Women in Theatre
-THA 232: Styles and Ornamentation
-THA 345: Production Practicum
-THA 375: Principles of Play Directing
-ENGL 331: Experimental Feminist Drama
-PED 117: Yoga
-THL: Production Lab
-THAWS: Work Call
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