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Department of Stage Design
Stage Design is a creative art that produces the most representational and dramatic space for theatre and enriches the imaginative experiences of the audience. Since a theatrical stage has evolved into a place where art and science are integrated together, the role of stage design is even more challenging than ever. To meet this challenge, the Department of Stage Design endeavors to develop professional stage designers who can combine liberal arts, performing arts, and the real society on stage. During the freshman and sophomore years, students are trained to attain the basic and complex knowledge of stage theories. During the junior and senior years, artistic researches and practices are more emphasized. On-stage representation of the traditional Korean environment is also studied through several studio classes.


Offered Programs
Undergraduate (B.F.A.), Graduate (M.F.A., Three-Year)


Faculty
Sang-chul Choi
B.M., M.M., Hongik University, Korea
Jeong-seop Yoon
The Dean of the School of Drama
B.A., Seoul National University, Korea
M.A., Hongik University, Korea
Hee-sun Ko
B.A., Yonsei University, Psychology, Korea
M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.
M.F.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, U.S.
Eon-ok Min
B.A., Hongik University, Korea
M.F.A., American Film Institute, U.S.


Curriculum
Stage Design/ Bachelor of Fine Arts
Courses
Credits
  Sem1 Sem2
Compulsory  
Culture and the Arts I-IV 12 15
Performing Arts Observation - 3
First Year
Introduction to Theatre 3 -
Theatre Crafts I, II 2 2
Korean Rhythm and Movement 2 -
Theatre History I - 3
Modeling I, II 3 3
Computer Aided Design I, II 3 3
Second Year    
Theatre History I, II 3 -
Stagecraft Practicum I, II 3 3
Presentation for the Stage I, II 3 3
Third Year    
Korean Theatre Tradition 3 -
Adaptation of Traditional Performing Arts for Stage - 3
Stagecraft Practicum III, IV 3 3
Scenic Design (A) / Light Design / Costume Design I, II 3 3
History of Style I, II 3 3
Production Practicum I~III 4 4
Fourth Year    
Scenic Design (A/B) / Light Design / Costume Design III, IV 8 3
Portfolio - 3
Production Practicum I~III 4 4
Electives Credits
Photography 3
Light and Color 3
Texture 3
Drawing 3
Total Credits Requirement for Bachelor's Degree 140


Stage Design/ Master of Fine Arts (Three-Year)
Stage Costume/ Master of Fine Arts (Three-Year)
Stage Lighting/ Master of Fine Arts (Three-Year)
Courses
Credits Freq
Compulsory  
Collaborative Production 3 1
Acting Critique and Study 3 2
Studio (A:Stage Design/ B:Light Design/ C:Costume Design) 3 3
Thesis Production- Portfolio S/U 2
Thesis S/U 2
Electives  
Studio D (Scene Painting) 3 2
Studio E (Dimensional Study) 3 2
Studio F (Makeup) 3 2
Studio G (4D Studio) 3 2
Problem Solving (TD: Technical Director) 3 2
Screen Design 2 2
Special Effect 2 2
Theatre Design 2 2
Independent Studies (3 credits maximum) 1/2/3 1~3
Total Credits Requirement for Master's Degree 60