Part One. Beginnings: Chapter 1. What is theatrical design?, Chapter 2. Form, content, and context; Chapter 3. Genre; Chapter 4. Style; Chapter 5. Dramatic structure
Part Two. Elements of Design: Chapter 6. Line; Chapter 7. Shape, form, mass, volume, and space; Chapter 8. Value; Chapter 9. Color; Chapter 10. Texture; Chapter 11. Creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface
Part Three. Principles of Design: Chapter 12. Unity and variety; Chapter 13. Balance; Chapter 14. Repetition, rhythm, and pattern; Chapter 15. Scale and proportion; Chapter 16. Emphasis and subordination
Part Four. Core Principles for the Theatrical Designer: Chapter 17. Collaboration; Chapter 18. Analysis; Chapter 19. Conceptualization; Chapter 20. The design process; Chapter 21. The role of the critique; Chapter 22. Drawing as our common language; Chapter 23. Rendering
Part Five. Individual Design Areas: Chapter 24. Costume design; Chapter 25. Scene design; Chapter 26. Lighting design; Chapter 27. Sound design; Chapter 28. Projection design.
