| Scenic Design II Syllabus, Fall ‘99 | |
| TH 3332 Scenic Design II, (prereq 3331)(A-F only) #11424, 1200-1350 TTh, MPAC 51, A. Weaver, instructor. 4 cr., Justin Anderson, T.A. | |
| An advanced study in creating scenic designs for a variety of theatrical forms, including multiple scene, unit and single settings for such presentations as musical comedy, dance, and drama. | |
| Textbook: Designing and Drawing for the Theatre, by Lynn Pecktal, (New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995). |
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| Technology: Powerbook G3, software: Photoshop, Vector Works, and PowerPoint. |
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| Reference books: Designing and Painting for the Theatre, by Lynn Pecktal,(New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1975). Theory and Craft of the Scenographic Model, by Darwin Reid Payne, (Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, © 1985). Photoshop:http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/photoshop/main.html Mini Cad Vector Works:http://www.diehlgraphsoft.com/ Microsoft Power Point: http://www.microsoft.com/macoffice/productinfo/ppt.htm |
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| Projects: #1. Design a unit setting for a play: a. Ground plan, scale 1/4”=1’-0” b. Complete model, construction of model for theatre space materials used, paint and texture techniques for scenic and properties (Photoshop) c. Presentational color sketch (Photoshop techniques) |
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| #2. Design the scenic requirements
for a Modern Dance piece. products of study: a. Ground plan, and Section view 1/4” scale Duluth Playhouse, complete illustration for masking and lighting positions for traditional dance layout. b. Presentational Color Rendering Watercolor, airbrush techniques utilized. c. Painters elevation of selected scenic element. Watercolor, airbrush techniques utilized. (Mini Cad Vector works with render software) |
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| #3. Design the multiset production:
products of study: a. Composite ground plan, showing all scenes, shifting patterns and scenic storage areas. b. Model, bristol construction w/color for one scene. c. Thumbnail sketches, with research materials displayed, Romantic period, for all other scenes. |
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| #4. Scenic Designer research report: Students will choose a specific designer from the past or present. They will provide an outline of the report to the class. This will include information about the artists life and work. Visual examples of the artists work with be presented in a power point presentation. | |
| 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.
ScDesII,Fall’99 |
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