Design Process: Scene (221-1-20)

Instructors

Hannah Christine Clark

Meeting Info

Wirtz 205 Dry Design Studio: Tues, Thurs 3:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Intro to scenic design is a 10 week course applying the major principles of design to the physical stage. Students will learn the necessary skills, including but not limited to, analysis, storyboarding, model making, and hand drafting in order to develop a final scenic design for a play or musical.

Evaluation Method

Midterm and final examinations. Project work throughout. Attendance.

Class Materials (Required)

*Please wait to purchase materials until we go over the syllabus*

Model building materials: 3/16 inch black foamcore/ $100 Rulers no-skid aluminium with cork back/ $20 Architectural triangular scale ruler/ $6 Cutting Mat Alvin 18x24 inch / $18 Olfa Snap-Off Blade Utility Knife -/ $5.85 - $7.03 Heavy-Duty Snap-Off Blade Pack - 18 mm, Pkg of 5 / $5.85 Canson XL Recycled Bristol Pad - 14'' x 17'', Fold-over, 25 Sheets / $11.84 Blick Studio Drawing Pencils / $9.93 Blick Studio Acrylics and Sets / $15.16 - $21.31 dependent on design Zap-A-Gap Glue ( Green package ) / $8.39 or more depending on how much you use it Zap Zip Kicker / $ 6.99 Elmer's Glue-All / $ 5.35 Black Masking Tape / $7.83 Black and White Mat boards / around $20 dependent on design. Canson XL Mix Media Pads size 14x17inch / $20.14 Optional ***Note: All of the prices are loosely based on the current prices of materials in Blick ( the closest and the best-supplied Art store near campus ) It is advised that students should wait to purchase materials after we go through the list of materials together in class. Needed materials will vary on personal design development and need. Estimated cost $270model supply + $30printing, $300 |
Printing: Students will be required to print a minimum of 5 chosen design inspirations on US letter size paper, 3 papers in BW and 2 in color, approximately once a week. Estimated cost around $30.