Overview

This course is an introduction to theatrical production as a collaborative art including an exploration of the common basis for the various areas of theatrical design and methods of graphic communication used by theatrical designers.

Approach

This is a team taught, lecture and demonstration course with an emphasis on student projects and presentations.

Text

Gillette, J. Michael.  Theatrical Design and Production

Objective

After an introduction to the design process and the completion of six fundamental projects that provide practice in various graphic design techniques, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the subject by developing a design concept for a play and by communicating their concept and plans for it's realization through the presentation of designer's sketches, drawings and models.

Evaluation

Final grade for the course will be based upon the following:

60% Six fundamental projects @10% each

                   Project I: Design Foundations
                   Project II: Costume Sketches and Design Notebook
                   Project III: Swatched and Watercolored Costume Renderings
                   Project IV: Theatrical Floor Plan
                   Project V: Design Elevations and Design Notebook
                   Project VI: White Model

5% Classroom exercises

10% Comprehensive exam

25% Final project

Attendance

It is expected that students will be at their drawing tables prepared to begin work at the beginning of the class period.

It is the policy of Appalachian State University that class attendance is considered to be an important part of a student's educational experience. Students are expected to attend every meeting of their classes, and are responsible for class attendance. No matter what bases exist for absence, students are held accountable for academic activities, and faculty, at their discretion, may include class attendance as a criterion in determining a student's final grade in the course. From the ASU General Bulletin.

Each absence beyond the first two will result in a third of a letter grade reduction of the final grade. Consistent tardiness will be penalized as an absence.