4/19/2024 7:03:10 AM	THAR 23 Course Outline as of Fall 2008	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  THAR 23	Title:  INTRO TO SCENIC DESIGN
Full Title:  Introduction to Scenic Design
Last Reviewed:1/25/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  34 - 4 Enrollments Total
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Catalog Description:

Means, methods, and materials utilized in designing scenery for the stage.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of THAR 1 and THAR 20

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Means, methods, and materials utilized in designing scenery for the stage.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of THAR 1 and THAR 20
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:34 - 4 Enrollments Total

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.  Identify and apply the general concepts, techniques, and terminology

    related to scenic design.

2.  Assess the function of a stage designer and discuss this function in

    relation to the entire production staff in the creation and

    implementation of a particular design for a particular play.

3.  Analyze a play to assess its stylistic, technical, and blocking needs.

4.  Conduct historical and stylistic research on a play.

5.  Make a conceptual sketch for a play in collaboration with others.

6.  Demonstrate sufficient technical skills to draft stage ground plans,

    perspective drawings, detailed elevations, and painted renderings.

7. Construct a three-dimensional scale model.

 

Repeating students will be able to:

1.  Analyze a play to assess its stylistic, technical, and blocking needs at

    increasingly complex levels.

2.  Perform technical scenic design skills with greater proficiency and

    confidence.

Topics and Scope

I.    Overview

     A.  Brief history of scenic design

     B.  Role of the scenic designer

     C.  Potential educational and career paths

     D.  Major movements and theories in scenic design

II.   Script Analysis for Scenic Design

     A.  Identifying staging demands

          1.  Style

          2.  Essential elements

          3.  Number of sets

          4.  Set changes, methods and flow

     B.  Working with plays from major historical periods

III.  Conceptualizing

     A.  Sketching a design concept

     B.  Conceptualizing with others

IV.  Research

      A.  Research techniques

      B.  Research resources for scenic designers

V.  Basic design communication techniques

     A.  Sketching and Drawing

     B.  Collages

     C.  Drafting

           1.  Ground plans

           2.  Elevations

     D.  Renderings

           1.  Mixed media

           2.  Computer-generated

     E.  Model building

           1.  Materials and techniques

           2.  Scale

           3.   Types of models

                 a.  White model

                 b.  Painted model

VI.  Presentation of a completed design

 

Repeating students will:

1.  Develop higher proficiency in each of the techniques listed above.

2.  Apply techniques to different plays each semester.

Assignments:

1.  Complete assignments in sketching, drafting, painting and model building.

2.  Complete 2-4 set design projects:

     A.  Read and analyze a different stage play for each project.  (Plays may be

           selected by the instructor or by individual choice.)

      B.  Analyze the staging demands of each play, considering its historical

          period, technical needs, blocking, and style.

     C.  Conduct research appropriate to the historical period and style of each play.

     D.  Prepare a sketch or collage of design concepts for each play.

     E.  Prepare ground plans, elevations, and renderings for one or more of the plays.

     F.  Prepare and give an oral/visual presentation on the completed design

           for each play.  At least one presentation will include a three-dimensional

           model.

3.  Instructors may choose to require quizzes on lecture topics, reading and/or lab techniques.

 

Repeating students will be assigned:

1.  Sketching, drafting, painting, and model building assignments addressing areas

    requiring individual improvement or more advanced skill development.

2.  Design projects on 2-4 different plays each semester.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 40%
Homework problems; design exercises
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 60%
Skills assignments in sketching, drawing, and painting; completed model
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 15%
Quizzes - matching, multiple choice, true/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 40%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Plays representing different periods and styles, such as:

 

M Butterfly by David Henry Hwang

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

 

Theatrical Design and Production:  An Introduction to Scene Design and

    Construction, Lighting, Sound, Costume, and Makeup.

    Gillette, Michael and Gillette, J. Michael.

    McGraw-Hill:  2007

 

Instructor prepared materials

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