2023 - 2024 THEATRE HANDBOOK

STUDENT DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITIES
STUDENT COSTUME DESIGNER (SCD)
In consultation with faculty and staff, Student Costume Designers:
1. Read an analyze the script
2. Conduct the needed research
3. Create rudimentary costume sketches
4. Coordinate purchases with the Costume Designer using the Department Credit Card
5. Keep purchase receipts organized and correctly labeled (initialed and notated with name of production)
6. Copy all receipts and give copies and original receipts to the Costume Designer
7. Return all unused items in a timely manner using the original receipts.
STUDENT SCENIC DESIGNER (SLD)
In consultation with faculty and staff, Student Scenic Designers:
1. Read an analyze the script
2. Conduct the needed research
3. Create renderings, sketches, and/or models
4. Create drafting required to produce the design – Ground Plan, Side Section, Elevations of Scenic Units, and any
other show specific drafting
5. Coordinate purchases the faculty supervisor, adhering to the Departmental Purchasing Procedures
6. Coordinate with the Scene Shop Crew to implement the design.
7. Attend production meetings, designer run rehearsals, and technical rehearsals
8. Attend Strike
STUDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER (SLD)
In consultation with faculty and staff, Student Lighting Designers:
1. Read an analyze the script
2. Conduct the needed research
3. Create rudimentary storyboards
4. Create Light Plot and Paperwork
5. Coordinate purchases the faculty supervisor, adhering to the Departmental Purchasing Procedures
6. Coordinate with the Lighting Crew Head and Crew to implement the design.
7. Program all light cues
8. Attend production meetings, designer run rehearsals, and technical rehearsals
9. Attend Strike