Not available to students majoring in Theatre.

Only available to those in the 2021-2022 catalog or later. Other classes should follow the Interdisciplinary Clusters pathway.

Overview

Department or Program:
Human Communication and Theatre

In the Directing and Theatre Design Discovery, students will learn the tools of directing and designing for the stage. Additionally they will be introduced and will practice the Creative Direction collaborations and processes.

Requirements

Completion of at least 9 credit hours from any combination of the courses below, including at least 6 hours from courses beginning with 3xxx or 4xxx:

Course
Course Title
Credits
THTR-2310 Principles of Design 3 credits
THTR-2313 Introduction to Scene Design 3 credits
THTR-2314 Principles of Stage Lighting 3 credits
THTR-2332 Play Structure and Analysis 3 credits
THTR-3340 Directing 3 credits
THTR-4340 Directing II 3 credits
THTR-3360 Playwriting 3 credits
THTR-3312 Costume Design 3 credits
THTR-3330 Dramaturgy 3 credits

Additional Information

  • A student must complete at least one  Discovery to qualify for graduation
.
  • Courses in the Discovery must be taken at Trinity University.
  • Students can also fulfill the Discovery requirement by completing a second major or a minor.
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Disclaimer

The Discovery requirement is one element within the Pathways curriculum. Although many Discoveries are housed in academic departments, Discoveries are distinct from majors or minors. For the requirements associated with specific majors or minors, see the Courses of Study Bulletin