31-3160 Period Styles for Theatrical Design

Course will familiarize students of theatrical design and directing with the prevalent visual movements in art, architecture, fashion and decorative arts. It will integrate these diverse elements to create a knowledge of the cultural life of each period discussed. The course will focus primarily on Western art movements but also select topics from Asia, Africa, and South America. Lecture, research, and field trips utilizing Chicago’s architecture and cultural institutions will aid students in the development of their visual vocabulary.

3 Credits
PREREQUISITES: 31-2100 Theatre History & Inquiry