Projection design is not simply employing projectors—this is an art form that creates immersive, dynamic media implementations that respond to performers and observers alike. The term "projection design" is both a nod to the origins of the design form, and it is also still used by United Scenic Artists – the professional union of film/tv/ and stage designers – to describe and define the work. While projectors are still relevant and developing technologies, our designers will learn the skills to employ other means of displaying and multimedia content for live performance including LED walls, screens, lighting, and mobile devices.
Some professionals prefer the term "Projection Design," while others go with "Video Design" or "Media Design" -- and these terms are often used interchangeably. In the end they all do the same thing – expressing a narrative with digital image and motion, projecting (both literally and figuratively) upon performance spaces, and combining media with live performance in new and exciting forms.