Th 3351 Theatrical Drafting (prereq 1330) (A-F only) call # 48307 Tme: 12:00pm-01:15pm MWF, Local: MPAC 51, Instructor: Arden Weaver, teaching assistant Patrick Landers, 3cr.
  Principles and practice in the techniques of drafting traditional and non traditional types of stage scenery. Theatrical drafting explores advanced techniques of drafting for the stage. The preparartion and presentation of construction drawings and detail drawings for use in a scene shop, prop shop and electrical shop.
 
 
  Required Text: Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World, by Patrica Woodbridge, Focal Press, 2000, ISBN 0-240-80424-4.
  Required Drawing tools and materials: Basic drawing tools and the more elaborate instruments of the trade maybe acquired for the development of the various assignments throughout the next ten weeks. The bottom line must be the quality of work that is most important., and the toys of the trade which one may collect over the career is for your diversion and amusement. Consult your text for specifics of: Drafting Tools & Pencils, Paper, and Reproduction, chapter 1 & 2, pages 3-22.
  Evaluation: The evaluation of text materials and various lecture aids will be reflected in the large and small drafting assignments, throughout the quarter. It will be your responsibility to read the text and follow through with questions fostering , shall we say, an agressive learning behavior.
  Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the quarter. Adaption of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.
  Calendar of Events:
Date: Subject Assignment: Text:
Jan 23 W
(American College Theatre Festival, Lincoln, Nebraska)
Introduction to Class, requirements Ch. 1
Students develop basics like lettering, line weight, and sheet layout (basic drafting grammar) Ch. 2 Hand lettering (handout) Chapter 6, pp. 59-68.
Jan 25 F
(American College Theatre Festival, Lincoln, Nebraska)
  Calendar Continued
   
  Opportunities to draft a mainstage production exist, please make inquiries with the instructor.
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