Design for Movement & Music

From Beethoven to Beyonce, music inspires us. It rushes through our body, mind, and soul, inspiring us to move and be moved. Choreographers like Twyla, Taylor, and Todrick have us all express ourselves in different and amazing ways. Almost as important as how they move, is how they look doing it. Michael Jackson¿s jacket in Thriller, Liza Minnelli¿s bowler cap and chair in Cabaret, the lighting in Janet Jackson¿s Rhythm Nation...all design choices that have shaped our memories of these performances. A strong and thoughtful design can emphasize a moment within a performance causing a stir in the subconscious of its observer creating a lasting impression. The intention of this course is to push past the page and learn design and practices for non-play/musical/opera live production. From circus, to dance, to music festivals, this course will focus on research, concept, design, and implementation for these live performances.