THEATRE DESIGN & PLANNING

Cinema design and planning essentially revolves around how to optimize the whole presentation environment – entrance/lobby/foyer, auditoriums, interior space, concession/

service areas, and projection room – so as to make going to the movies a special ‘experience’ unavailable anywhere else.

Seating, sightlines, screens, acoustical wall design, lighting, architectural plans and general construction, will all be covered in this course. The concept of the 468 viewing rule will be discussed and the ideal presentation environment will be explored. The pros and cons of various seating configurations, and the sizing of auditoriums will be discussed.

Floor plans, interior elevations, HVAC, room reverberations, and many other topics in regard to the design of a modern cinema are considered and its environmental impact. This is a very compressed but comprehensive study taught by individuals involved in the build-out of numerous cinema projects. This course should be attended by anyone with an interest in the overall environment of a venue used for public presentations, or for those seeking more general knowledge of the important physical attributes of a cinema space.