Introduces the visual language needed to communicate design ideas. Explores various sketching styles, their historical precedent, and their suitability to current theatrical design presentations. Uses lectures, demonstrations, and class critiques to offer students an opportunity to develop analytical and critical skills and to understand both historical and contemporary approaches to design presentations. Studies Bibiena and Serlio through Mielziner, Walton, and Beaty as prime examples in this field. Students write response papers based on their appraisal of these and other designers. Focuses on the techniques and research skills needed to present theatrical design ideas in a professional manner. Includes drawing figures in period costumes, showing spatial relationships of scenic plans, and creating renderings showing stage lighting portraying a scene’s ambiance.