Creative Process: Envisioning the Theatrical Figure (319-0-20)

Instructors

Ana Kuzmanic

Meeting Info

Wirtz 220 Wet Design Studio: Tues 9:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

In this advanced visual storytelling class, students will examine properties of a figure and their effect on characterization and theatrical silhouette. Over the course of the quarter students will develop individual styles of drawing and painting using variety of art mediums as applied to theatre design. Employing thorough informational and visual research, quick gesture drawing, elaborate linear drawing and project-specific color work, students will engage as visual storytellers in creation of bold theatrical figures and character solutions in realistic (proportional figure), stylized (non-realistic figure), exaggerated (fantasy figure) and thematic (Tarot deck - or another of student's choice) fashion.

Registration Requirements

Registration for this class is reserved for 1st year MFA students of costume, scenery and light design. Undergraduate students wishing to enroll in this course need these prerequisites:
THEA 241-3 Costume
THEA 327-0 Textile Arts & Crafts  
THEA 328-1 Draping / Tailoring 1

Class Materials (Required)

A wide array of traditional drawing and painting mediums, which will differ for every project. Over $75