DESIGN STUDIO II – Fall
2009
Theatre 372 - 001
M/W/F: 10:20am – 11:20am
Room: AC/W 16
Instructors:
Roy Hoglund
e-mail: hoglund@uwosh.edu
Office: AC/W 103 - 424-7043
Office Hours: Tues/Thurs 10:00am - 11:30am, or by appointment
Kathleen Donnelly
e-mail: donnelly@uwosh.edu
Office: AC/W 220 - 424-7127
Office Hours: M/W 11:30am – 12:30pm, Tues: 11:15am -12:15pm, or by
appointment
TEXT:
Required: Rebecca Cunningham: The Magic Garment: Principles of Costume
Design 2/e
Recommended: J. Michael Gillette: Theatrical Production and Design, 5/e
PLAYS:
There are three plays required for projects in course:
Electra by Sophocles
Once On This Island book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Music by Stephen
Flaherty
Tartuffe by Moliere
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 be able to analyze and
communicate a dramatic text to an audience; 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.
Theatre is a collaborative creative process requiring a broad knowledge
of the human condition to be successful. The importance of theatre in
society is well documented, and understanding the role it plays in
society contributes to the development of a well rounded citizen.
Theatre, as with all areas of the Liberal Arts, is most effectively
employed when it is built on a broad base of knowledge.
OBJECTIVE:
The goals listed above will be achieved through the following objective
of this course: to introduce the theatrical design student to the
conceptual and collaborative approach to scenic, costume and lighting
design for the stage. These principles will be demonstrated and tested
through projects and presentations. In order to pass this class the
student must demonstrate a proficiency in the design of all three areas
both in concept and practice.
INSTRUCTION:
At the beginning of each project, a lecture/demonstration will take
place to familiarize the student with the purpose, demands, and
techniques required of a project. Although at this time no test of this
information will be required, it is important to realize that this time
will be spent establishing the base of knowledge required to execute
the project.
MATERIALS:
18” x 24” rough newsprint pad/sketch book
Drawing Pencils: Ebony, or HB
White gum eraser
Color media: pan watercolor (Pelikan or Grumbacher ( 24 colors) is
recommended)
Brushes: #6 watercolor brush, and 3/4” camel hair watercolor brush.
Watercolor paper, pad 11” x 14” (Avoid pre blocked pad)
Brown portfolio envelope - large enough to hold 18” x 24”
Note: materials must be brought to each class.
PROJECTS:
Five projects are required in the Design Studio II class. The purpose
of these projects is to provide the student with advanced knowledge of
the process of design, and techniques of communicating design. Each
project is designed to challenge the student in different areas of
theatrical design. Each project will be critiqued on the day it is due
by the entire class. Class participation in the critique process is
mandatory.
Project 1: Classical – Electra by Sophocles - Due: 10/09/09
(KC/ACTF design project competition, Saginaw, MI – January 2010)
This project is designed to allow two designers to collaborate with
each other based on the model used in actual productions. One student
in the team will design scenery and work with another student who will
be the costume designer. As a team, the students will prepare a script
analysis and concept statement of their approach to the design.
Scenery requirements: The student will design the set for one scene in
this unit set production. You can select one of the options below to
complete the project.
Option A: Scenic analysis and concept statement, research materials,
rough sketches, thumbnails for all scenes, groundplan, and a model with
representation of color (white model with painter elevations, or
painted model- both should include wall and floor treatment, furniture,
and a figure to scale)
Option B: Scenic analysis and concept statement, research materials,
rough sketches, thumbnails for all scenes, groundplan, elevation, and a
painted rendering which includes a figure to scale.
Costume requirements: Design costumes for six characters in the play.
Completion of project includes: Character analysis and concept
statement, research materials, line drawings, color boards for all of
the characters in the selected scene, choice of fabric and color, in
addition to 10”-12” renderings of the six characters listed above with
fabric swatches.
Project 2: Lighting Design - 24 Hours PM: Sunrise on Earth by Michael
Lewis
Due: 10/26/09
The objective of this project is to design the lighting for the
selected play. The student will develop a concept statement which
includes: an analysis of the play and visual approach to the play, as
it relates to Lighting Design. Project requires selection of a
painting, photograph or an artist whose work captures the spirit of the
play, from which to base the design , and selection of a piece of music
that evokes the mood of the play that will serve as background music
for this project. Completion of the project will include: a lighting
demonstration with 6 - 10 cues, illustrating key moments in the play
and appropriate paperwork. Student will prepare a one page description
of the lighting including : choice of music and a xerox of the
painting/photograph used. Project will be graded on creative approach,
and clarity of presentation.
Project 3: Research Paper on Theatre Designer - Due: 10/26/09
Students will choose a prominent 20th Century Broadway designer, living
or dead, and write a 3-5 page paper about their life and work. Paper
should include a bibliography, and visual representations of some of
their design work. Paper will be presented to class, including visual
images of the designer’s work.
Project 4: Musical Theatre - Once on This Island book by Lynn Ahrens,
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Due: 11/16/09
This project is designed to allow two designers to collaborate with
each other based on the model used in actual productions. One student
in the team will design scenery and work with another student who will
be the costume designer. As a team, the students will prepare a script
analysis and concept statement of their approach to the design.
Scenery requirements: The student will design the set for one scene in
this multi- set show. You can select one of the options below to
complete the project.
Option A: Scenic analysis, concept statement, research materials, rough
sketch, thumbnails for all the scenes, groundplan, and a model with
representation of color (white model with painter elevations, or
painted model- both should include wall and floor treatment, furniture,
and a figure to scale)
Option B: Scenic analysis, concept statement, research materials, rough
sketch, thumbnails for all the scenes, groundplan, elevation, painted
rendering of one scene, which includes a figure to scale.
In addition to the paperwork for the scenery for the scene chosen, the
student will provide a statement on how the other scenery in the show
will relate to each other and how transitions will be handled.
Costume requirements: Design costumes for six characters (Timoune,
Daniel, 2 gods, and two chorus persons) based on one scene in the play.
Completion of project includes: character analysis, concept statement,
research materials, line drawings, color boards for all of the
characters in the scene chosen, choice of fabric and color, in addition
to 10”-12” renderings of the six characters listed above with fabric
swatches.
In addition to the paperwork for the six characters, the student will
provide a statement on how the other characters in the play will relate
to each other in line and color to provide a sense of the overall stage
picture as it relates to costume.
Project 5: Restoration Theatre- Tartuffe by Moliere - Due: 12/16/09
This project is designed to allow two designers to collaborate with
each other based on the model used in actual productions. One student
in the team will design scenery and work with another student who will
be the costume designer. As a team, the students will prepare a script
analysis and concept statement of their approach to the design.
Scenery requirements: Design the scenery for one scene, or a unit set
on which this production will play. Completion of the project includes:
Scenic analysis, concept statement, research materials, rough sketch,
thumbnails for all the scenes, groundplan, elevation, painted rendering
of one scene, which includes a figure to scale.
In addition to the paperwork for the scenery for the scene chosen, the
student will provide a statement on how the other scenery in the show
will relate to each other and how transitions will be handled.
Costume requirements: Design costumes for six major characters in the
play. Completion of project includes: Character analysis, concept
statement, research materials, line drawings, color boards for all of
the characters in the scene chosen, choice of fabric and color, in
addition to 10”-12” renderings of the six characters listed above with
fabric swatches.
In addition to the paperwork for the six characters, the student will
provide a statement on how the other characters in the play will relate
to each other in line and color to provide a sense of the overall stage
picture as it relates to costume.
ATTENDANCE:
Consistent attendance in studio is critical to understanding the
process and techniques of design. If a student is going to be absent
for a lecture, they need to contact the professors in advance of the
class. The student is also responsible for getting the material that
was covered, and be prepared for the next class. Two unexcused class
absences will not affect grade, however unexcused absences in excess of
two will lower the final grade in the class.
GRADES:
Grades will be assigned based on clarity of design statement, quality
of execution, neatness, and group interaction and collaboration.
Students will also be evaluated on verbal as well as visual skills of
communication in critiques.
Each project carries a weight of 20% of the total grade of 100%.
New Letter Grade Scale:
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F |
94 -
100%
90 - 93.9%
87 - 89.9%
84 - 86.9%
80 - 83.9%
77 - 79.9%
74 - 76.9%
70 - 73.9%
67 - 69.9%
64 - 66.9%
60 - 63.9%
Below 60 |