Design and Production

This guide provides an overview of library resources and services that support the School of Design and Production. Navigate the tabs on the left for help finding:

• Criticism and reviews of performances and texts
• General research pathways for context research
• Images for period or context research
• Video of performances or production techniques

NB: We also have individual guides available for each program that have been customized to the research needs of each practice. For specialized research help, go to:

• Costume Design and Technology
• Lighting Design
• Production and Project Management
• Scene Design and Painting
• Sound Design
• Stage Management
• Stage Properties
• Technical Direction, Scenic Technology, and Stage Automation
• Visual Art
• Wig and Makeup

Spaces

• Need a space to study, hold a production meeting, map out a timeline on a large whiteboard, or collaboratively (re)view a performance? Find a space.
• Want to exhibit or perform in the library? Contact Christia (thomasonc@uncsa.edu).

Collections

• Need a book or film that we don't have? We'll do our best to get it for you through Interlibrary Loan.
• Have ideas for titles/areas of study that would benefit our permanent collection? Request a purchase.

Research

Your Library Liaison is here to help you with research, to assist with locating or acquiring books/magazines/other resources, and help you integrate the library into your projects, classroom, production, or exhibition.

Feel free to call, email, or stop by with questions!

• Need in-depth help? Schedule a research consultation.
• Need curriculum integration? Schedule classroom instruction.

Have a question about collections, the library, or your research? Reach out to our school liaisons:

• Design & Production, High School, and Liberal Arts: Midoria Linster, linsterm@uncsa.edu
• Design & Production and Filmmaking: Christia Thomason, thomasonc@uncsa.edu
• Music, Drama, and Dance: Christopher Bruhn, bruhnc@uncsa.edu