Theater and Dance 360: Digital Media Design for Theater

The use of digital media technologies has grown exponentially in modern theatrical design in the past decades as have the availability, accessibility, and affordability of these technologies.  This course will cover aspects of both sound and projection design used in live performance.  It will connect the conceptual, collaborative nature of theatrical design, with the skills of content creation, and the technical knowledge necessary to use these systems. It will introduce students to a variety of hardware and software tools, including emerging technologies, that allow designers to create striking imagery and aural effects which support live performance storytelling in immersive environments. May be taken for credit toward the Film and Media Studies major or minor.