Teaching Introduction to Theatrical Design

Eric Appleton is an Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has been a freelance lighting and set designer since 1994. Tracey Lyons is currently a Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. She has previously been on the faculty of the University of North Dakota and Del Mar College.

"Teaching Introduction to Theatrical Design: A Process Based Syllabus in Costumes, Scenery, and Lighting is a full-colour book, filled with illustrated examples of how to effectively teach an introductory course in design. The authors have weighed mastery of the design process heavier than any specific area of design. I would highly recommend this book."- Catherine I. Mantooth, Lee University, USA.

• Figures, Preface, Acknowledgments, Introduction, The Organization of This Book, Our Formula, Creativity and Evaluation, Selecting Plays for Use in Class, The Classroom, Portfolio Development, Books We Want to Share With You, Section I Costume Design, Section II Scenic Design, Section III Lighting Design, Section IV Sound Design, Appendix A Our Current Syllabus, Appendix B Materials for Introduction to Design, Appendix C Two Short Plays by Eric Appleton, Used for Design Exercises, Appendix D Sample Cue Synopses, Appendix E Standard Lighting Positions and Unit Numbering, Appendix F Design Timelines, Glossary, Index