THTR 1270 — Introduction to Theatrical Design
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath EINUpath ICusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Introduces the principles of contemporary theatrical design and how to apply the creative process to scenery, costumes, and lighting. Offers students an opportunity to discover how design concepts are developed and relate to each other through research, script analysis, color theory, and visual composition. Seeks to develop the student’s capacity for collaboration and techniques for conceptualizing a play into a multidisciplinary work of art. No theatre experience required.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 68% | 6.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 13 | 19 | 68% | 6.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 89% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 58% | 8.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 42% | 11.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 84% | 3.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 79% · W 21% · Th 0% · F 100%
Common patterns: TF (79% of sections), WF (21% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Frances McSherry (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Caitlin Smith Rapoport (68% of students) · reviews
- Frances McSherry (33% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list THTR 1270 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (THTR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All THTR courses · Plan it at numap.app