Potomac High – Theatrical Design

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course exposes students to the materials and design methods used by professional theatre designers. Students gain experience working with drafting materials and apply these techniques to design concepts of their own development. Topics include major design styles, mechanical equipment and materials, mechanical drawing conventions and drafting views, color theory, scale model building, advanced stage lighting, and costume design and rendering. Materials include drawing boards, t-squares, and architectural scales.