Theatre Arts 40 - SCENIC DESIGN Rhett Bryson 9:00 - 9:50 AM ¥ The Playhouse ................................... 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. ................................... 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 ................................... ¥ 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 ................................... 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 ................................... 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 ...................................