HISTORY OF STYLES
THEATRE -202-381
Spring Interim 2008
London/ Paris Study tour component
Roy Hoglund 424-7043
AC/W 103 hoglund@uwosh.edu
Kathleen Donnelly 424-7127
AC/W 220 donnelly@uwosh.edu
Text:
There
is no text assigned to this class, however we will provide a CD-rom
with course material relating to class lectures to use as reference.
Goals:
Based
on goals established by the Theatre program , the goals of this course,
for the student, are: 1. To have a broad knowledge of the
processes of theatrical production; 2. To develop a comprehensive
understanding of the history of the theatre; 3. To make effective use
of the research tools available to the theatre artist, critic and
historian; 4. To develop a commitment to the pursuit of artistic
excellence and integrity.
Objectives:
The
goals listed above will be achieved through the following objectives of
this course. The objectives are: to provide a basic knowledge of
architecture, decor and fashion trends in the major historical periods
of Western drama, and to equip the student with the research tools
available for use in theatre design. The student must demonstrate
a proficiency of knowledge in the historical period styles and its
application to design in order to pass the class. The information
will be presented in class lectures, and tours of museums, theatres and
historical sights in England and Amsterdam. The student’s
knowledge will be tested through quizzes, comprehensive final exam,
research projects and class discussion.
Instruction:
The
three week semester will be divided into two parts: the first
part will be held at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and consist
of class lectures covering the architecture, furniture and fashion of
each historical period; the second part will take place at locations in
and around London, Stratford, Bath and Paris, and consist of tours to
historical sights and museums, and attendance at theatre performances.
Each class period will be divided into a session on architecture and
furniture, and fashion. The tours will relate to material covered in
class. See attached class schedule for specific dates.
Exams:
There
will be a quiz at the start of each lecture relating to material
covered in class on the previous day, as well as a final exam
which will be comprehensive. See attached schedule for dates of
tests and material to be covered.
Attendance:
The
student will be required to attend two performances of plays while on
tour in England: one at the Globe Theatre in London, the second at the
Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford. There is also a
possibility of attending a performance in Paris. In addition, students
are expected to attend all events listed on the tour itinerary
attached.
PROJECTS:
A. Designing Shakespeare
There
will be a research project in this class, based on a play by
William Shakespeare, which will be seen in performance at the Globe
Theatre or Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford. This project
will involve reading the play, writing a paper analyzing the script as
it relates to design, and completing a research project with visual
references of a particular historical period as it relates to scenic,
prop and costume elements of the play assigned.
a) Script analysis paper:
will be due by 5/23. It should be 1-2 pages typewritten, and
provide an analysis of the play as it relates to theme, and list
design requirements for sets, furniture, props and costumes.
Guidelines for analyzing the script are attached.
b) Design research:
will consist of visual research relating to the set, furniture, props
and costumes for the play chosen. The student must choose a
historical period to place the design of the play. Research can
include photos, postcards, photocopies, and books from museums relating
to places, furniture, props and clothing seen while in England.
The student will be expected to provide a booklet of research for
scenic and costume elements based on requirements listed below. All
research material must include source of research (date of item, artist
, name of painting, specifics about architecture and décor).
Scenic:
Choose an interior scene in the play. Research must include an
interior setting with a doorway, window, and furniture.
Costume: Choose 4 characters: 2 male and 2 female. Research must include costume, accessories and hairstyles.
The research for costumes and scenic elements must be from the same time period.
B. Additional play by William Shakespeare (tbd)
Student
should read script and provide an analysis before we see the
performance in England. There will be a class discussion
following the performance to look at the design of the show and relate
it back to historical research covered in the class lectures.
Participation in the class discussion is required.
C. Sketch Notebook/Log:
The
student will keep a sketch notebook illustrating and documenting
architecture, furniture and/or costumes from the museums included in
the tour. Sketchbook will include material from England and
Paris. Students will produce 2 sketches for each museum , one
architecture or furniture, other costume.
D. Tartuffe by Moliere:
The
student will read the play, Tartuffe, and provide a script analysis as
it relates to the scenic elements in the play. This analysis will be
used to compare and contrast actual architecture seen on the tour to
Versailles, France, and how the design would translate on stage. There
will be a class discussion following the tour. Participation in
discussion is required.
Grading:
-Quizzes (5)
20%
-Final Exam 25%
-Projects:
A. Designing Shakespeare
a.
Script Analysis 10%
b.
Design research 15%
B. Shakespeare play tbd 10%
C. Sketch Notebook/Log 10%
D. The Misanthrope 10%
100%