(16) Thursday, November 3: Production Design--Research to Concept. Discussion of Iph....
Transition from Unit #2 to Unit #3. Unit #3 emphasizes total design (costume, scenery, lights) and moves to explore the essence of scenography, or design in action through time and space. The text for this unit challenges realistic interpretations for staging ideas and moves the student into metaphor and abstraction. At the same time, discussion on design theory and the elements and principles of art intensifies.
Assignment Due: Read Iph... by Colin Teevan
Assignment Due: Read Chapter 3 "Research: Asking Questions--Finding Answers" in What is Scenography? by Pamela Howard (on e-reserve at Colby Libraries)
(17) Tuesday, November 8: Research and Concept Development.
Amidst the research, sketching, and incubation of ideas this class is devoted to a look at some of the world's most innovative scenographers. A range of work is presented and includes a variety of design expressions (production photographs, video, renderings, models). Often this kind of immersion in artistic possibility serves as a catalyst for individual creative process.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #7-Research Board
This performance is free admission. First come, first served seating. House opens at 7:00 p.m. Curtain is 7:30 p.m.
(18) Thursday, November 10: Creative Research: Context.
Research Boards are due today. These compositions reflect design potential for each scenographer. Use three or four students as examples for how to move to concrete design steps from these boards. Highlight the potential for metaphor and abstraction and the power evident in use on stage.
Assignment Due: Project #7-Research Board
(19) Tuesday, November 15: Concept Development--Design Lab.
The class will use this time to work on process elements for Project #8. Given the nature of the design process students will work on different elements and use Room 203, the Design Studio, and the Light Lab/Scenic Modeling Studio.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #8-Concept Drawings
Highlighted Resource: The Society of British Theatre Designers (See 'Gallery' under 'Designers')
(20) Thursday, November 17: Research and Concept Development.
Since the concept sketches are due today each student will present their ideas (informally) to the class. After the presentations, class time will be used as Design Lab to further explore ideas through drawing.
Assignment Due: Project #8-Concept Drawings
(21) Tuesday, November 22: Formalized Design Solutions.
The role of light becomes increasingly important as the costume and scenic designs become more tangible. Light indeed breathes energy into performance and is far more than simple visibility. The image presentation defines the potential of light and presents a view of how the Light Lab process will work.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #9-Final Design for Iph...
Highlighted Resource: Light Fantastic by Max Keller (Design Studio)
(22) Tuesday, November 29: Scenographic Presentation--Design Lab.
This is an in-class work session where the class will work on the Concept Drawings. These drawings become a physical investigation of scenographic potential as the designer narrows in on a final conceptual commitment.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #9-Final Design for Iph...
Highlighted Resource: Stage Lighting by Richard Pilbrow (Design Studio)
(23) Thursday, December 1: Scenographic Presentation--Design Lab.
The class will use this time to work on process elements for Project #9. Given the nature of the design process students will work on different elements and use Room 203, the Design Studio, and the Light Lab/Scenic Modeling Studio.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #9-Final Design for Iph...
(24) Tuesday, December 6: The Role of Light: Light Lab Imaging--Design Lab.
Students will continue to use the Runnals Light Lab to photograph their concept models. Students will also use Room 203 and the Design Studio to complete work on the costume rendering and final Process Binder.
Assignment Due: Work on Project #9-Final Design for Iph.... ***Concept Model Done***
(25) Thursday, December 8: Gallery Set Up in Strider Theater Lobby.
Design solutions for Iph... will be displayed as part of the Theater and Dance Department's Workshop Week. The class will set up the Strider Theater lobby today during class time.
Assignment Due: Project #9-Final Design for Iph... (includes Process Binder)
