topic must be on Technical Theatre (set design, costume design, or lighting design – choose one) and must be selected by student and approved by professor. Research paper must be a minimum of 6 full pages (not 5.75) of text (not including citations page) and should include basic information about that area, its history, and whatever you find interesting about it. In addition to discussing the design area you choose, you must also include a contemporary designer in that field to write about. Reference page with at least 6 journal or book entries (cannot use the Cohen text) No Encyclopedia references MLA format – look up MLA guidelines for instructions on page numbers, double-spacing, and how an MLA paper should look. Double spaced Organized into paragraphs that are logical for the reader No spelling errors Once you have decided which technical area interests you the most, you will need to pick your designer for that area. If you are not familiar with the