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THTR 42
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE DESIGN · 4 units · used in 24 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
An introduction to the fundamental principles, tools, and techniques of theatrical design, applicable to scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, and more. Students will practice analyzing scripts, researching design inspiration, collaborating with colleagues, and exploring and iterating design ideas, using both digital and physical media.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: ART 4A or equivalent; not open to students with credit in DRAM 42C or THTR 42A.”
Transfer pathways that use THTR 42
ASSIST maps THTR 42 to a requirement in 24 published pathways from Foothill College.
- THEATRE ARTSFoothill → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Art and Design: Games and Playable MediaFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- Theater ArtsFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- Theater Arts MinorFoothill → UC Santa Cruz
- Theatre ArtsFoothill → CSU Chico
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Visual Studies EmphasisFoothill → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIES, Performance Studies EmphasisFoothill → UC Merced
- GLOBAL ARTS STUDIESFoothill → UC Merced
- Theatre ArtsFoothill → Loyola Marymount University
- Theatre ArtsFoothill → CSU Stanislaus
- Theatre Arts - Design/Technology Emphasis (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- Theatre Arts - Acting Emphasis (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- Theatre Arts - General Emphasis (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- Theatre Arts - Theatre Education Option (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- English Studies (B.A.)Foothill → CSU Fresno
- Theatre, B.A. - General Theatre OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Theatre, B.A. - Dance Theatre OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Theatre, B.A. - Theatre in Education and Community Engagement OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Theatre, B.A. - Acting OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Theatre, B.A. - Design and Technical Production OptionFoothill → Cal Poly Pomona
- Theatre Arts, Performance-ActingFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre-Scenery/Costume/Lighting DesignFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- Theatre ArtsFoothill → CSU Long Beach
- TheatreFoothill → CSU Bakersfield
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