THEATRE 200                                   THEATRE DESIGN

Fall 2005

 

Instructors:                  Mr. Lefko        &         Ms. Weinzapfel

Office:                         248 PT                                    174 PT

Phone:                         831-5012                     831-5705

Email:                          clefko@radford.edu    mweinzap@radford.edu

Office Hours:              BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

 

ATTENDANCE:

You are required to attend all classes.  Role will be taken each class period.  You are given three (3) cuts.  You will loose 5% for each cut over three (3).  A grade of ÒFÓ will be assigned after seven (7) cuts.  THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES.  All athletes must submit documentation of away games prior to the game.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

1)    Design work for Endgame

2)    Design work for Summer and Smoke

3)    Design work for Crucible

 

GRADES:

            40%     In class participation

                        Design morgue

                        Portfolio

 

            20%     Endgame

            20%     Summer and Smoke

            20%     The Crucible

 

STUDENTS W/ DISABILITIES:

If you are seeking classroom accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to register with the Disability Resource Office (DRO).  The DRO is located in RM 32, Tyler Hall.  Phone is 831-6350.  To receive academic accommodations for this class, please obtain the proper DRO forms.

 

UNIVERSITY HONOR STATEMENT:

By accepting admission to RU, each student makes a commitment to understand support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception.  Violations of academic integrity will not be tolerated.  This class will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code.  Refer to your Student Handbook for details.

 

 

 

 

Theatre Design SYLLABUS

Fall Ô 05

 

Week #1         General Introduction – 2 pictures broken down

                        Drawing & music

                        Design Morgue

                        Aesthetes

 

Week #2         Still life drawings

                        Light/shadow

                        Line/colour

                        Drawing from Right side of Brain projects    

 

Week #3         Discussion of Colour

                        Drawing/painting with different mediums

 

Week #4         Research methodology

                        Research project

 

Week #5         Collage work for costume – sketches

                        Collage work for scenery

                        Sept. 23 – NO CLASS – USITT MASTER CLASSES

 

Week #6         Complete collogue work for scenery – sketches

                        Collogue work for lighting – storyboards

 

Weeks #7        Begin design work for Summer and Smoke – Project #1

                        Design Morgue due for in class review

 

Week #8         Continue work on Summer and Smoke

 

Week #9         Complete and present work for Summer and Smoke

 

Week #10       Begin design work for Endgame – Project #2

 

Week #11       Continue work on Endgame

 

Week #12       Complete and present work for Endgame

 

Week #13       Begin design work for CrucibleProject #3

 

Week #14       Continue work on Crucible

 

Week #15       Complete and present work for Crucible

                        Design Morgue DUE

                       

FINAL EXAM DATE:  Present complete portfolio

 

 

 

SUPPLY LIST: 

                        Note: this is the recommended type of pad BUT MUST BE 11 X 14.