A fully realized theatrical production of a play is a lengthy process that engages numerous artists of many disciplines in an extraordinary collaborative effort to help create "the world of the play" and, along with actors, to help bring to life the characters. The course aims to serve as a foundation for young theater artists by offering insight into how thorough script analysis, the examination of given circumstances and character analysis can be translated into visual and audible elements of the mise-en-scène. In addition, the course helps students develop a universal vocabulary of theater and design terminology and an understanding of theatrical venues and equipment. It also enables first-year students to successfully engage in being valued members of a production team in any capacity. This counts toward the elements requirement for the major. DRAM 111 is recommended. No prerequisite. Permission of instructor required. Offered every spring.

This course surveys the history of Western clothing and fashion from the ancient world to the present day. Work includes papers, oral presentations, lectures and discussion. This counts as an elective requirement for the major. Generally offered every other year.

This course presents an introduction to the costume designer's creative process. Through a series of projects, students explore the relation of the costume to the character, the plot, the work of the director, the actor and the other designers. Projects involve drawing, painting, collage, writing and research. This counts toward the elements of theater art requirement for the major. DRAM 111 recommended. Permission of instructor required. Generally offered every year.