Introduction to Scene Design

Catalog description

Introduction to the history, processes, materials, and concepts involved in designing scenery for the theatre. THEA 250 Introduction to Scene Design (3) This course is the introductory course to the art and practice of designing scenery for the stage. The primary goals of the course are to introduce students to the history and profession of scene design, and to help students learn a fundamental design process to apply to the evolution and presentation of design for stage scenery. This process includes play analysis, script and visual research methods, analysis of dramatic action, concept evolution, and visual communication methods. Evaluations will be based on the following: 1. Students will submit papers to demonstrate text analysis skills and to explore the work of specific designers or historical trends (25%) 2. Students will receive in-class critiques to evaluate their design concepts and communication skills (25%) 3. Students will receive comment sheets for each studio project critiquing specific aspects of their design process (50%)