Theatre Arts 40 - Scene Design
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Theatre Arts 40 - SCENIC DESIGN
Rhett Bryson
9:00 - 9:50 AM ¥ The Playhouse
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TEXTS:
Theatrical Design and Production by J. Michael Gillette
The Scenographic Imagination by Darwin Reid Payne
I strongly suggest you obtain a copy of Designing and Painting for
the Theatre by Lynn Pecktal.
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Objectives of Theatre Arts 40
1. To present the basic principles of graphic and three
dimensional design, color theory and perspective drawing as they
relate to the design of stage scenery.
2. To explore the analytical steps necessary to produce the
internal and external research for the design of scenery for a
dramatic production.
3. To explore the practical problems of preparing the necessary
documents and drawings necessary for designing stage scenery.
4. To produce a complete scenic design project which will
demonstrate proficiency in developing a design concept based on
research and producing the necessary floor plans, construction
drawings, renderings, painter's elevations and other associated
documents.
5. To develop an awareness and appreciation for the history of
scenic design styles and procedures.
Wed Mar 02 Intro - Requirements - Assignments
Thur Mar 03 Overview DRP, Intro, 1 - GILLETTE, 2
Fri Mar 04 Perspective GILLETTE, 19
Mon Mar 07 Perspective DRP, 3 - GILLETTE, 5
Tue Mar 08 Lecture DRP, 2
Wed Mar 09 Draw GILLETTE, 6
Thur Mar 10 Draw GILLETTE, 18
Fri Mar 11 Draw
Mon Mar 14 Draw GILLETTE, 7
Tue Mar 15 Lecture GILLETTE, 3
Wed Mar 16 PROJECT 1 Due
Thur Mar 17 Lecture DRP, 4
Fri Mar 18 Draw
Mon Mar 21 Lecture DRP, 5
Tue Mar 22 Draw
Wed Mar 23 PROJECT 2 Due
Thur Mar 24 Lecture DRP, 6
Fri Mar 25 Draw GILLETTE, 20
Mon Mar 28 Lecture
Tue Mar 29 Draw
Wed Mar 30 Conferences by appointment.
Thur Mar 31 Conferences by appointment.
Fri. Apr 01 - Mon Apr 04 Easter Break
Tue Apr 05 PROJECT 3 Due
Wed Apr 06 Evaluations
Thur Apr 07 Conferences by appointment.
Fri Apr 08 MID-TERM EXAM
Mon Apr 11 Conferences by appointment.
Tue Apr 12 Lecture
Wed Apr 13 Lecture
Thur Apr 14 Draw
Fri Apr 15 Draw
Mon Apr 18 PROJECT 4 Due
Tue Apr 19 Evaluations
Wed Apr 20 Evaluations (Red Magic Opens)
Thur Apr 21 Draw
Fri Apr 22 Conferences by appointment.
Mon Apr 25 Draw
Tue Apr 26 Lecture
Wed Apr 27 Draw
Thur Apr 28 Lecture
Fri Apr 29 Conferences by appointment.
Mon May 02 Lecture
Tue May 03 Draw
Wed May 04 Lecture PROJECT 5 Due
Thur May 05 Evaluations
Fri May 06 Evaluations
Mon May 09 Draw
Tue May 10 Draw
Wed May 11 Lecture
Thur May 12 Lecture
Fri May 13 Conferences by appointment.
Mon May 16 Draw
Tue May 17 Draw
Wed May 18 Draw
Thur May 19 Study Day (See that you do!)
Final exam (PROJECT 6 Due with presentations) -
Friday, May 20, 1994
9:00 - 11:30 am
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¥ Sketchbooks due every Monday at 10:00 AM
¥ No assignments accepted when turned in late (a grade of
0 will be assigned)
¥ Be on time and ready to begin work promptly at 09:00 AM
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Grade based on:
Project 1 100
Project 2 100
Project 3 100
Project 4 200
Project 5 200
Project 6 300
Sketchbooks 200
Mid-Term 200
Attendance/class participation
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Projects:
1. 9 perspective plates
2. Scale Floor plan and perspective
3. External research / Thumbnail sketches / Perspective
sketches
4. Scenic design, Floor plan, Rendering/Model, Research, Rear
elevation drawings
5. 3 Concepts for the same play, Floor plans,
Renderings/Models
6. Final Examination project. Complete Scenic Design &
working drawings
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