Interdisciplinary Arts 0234 - Projections and Scenery

In this studio course, students will explore two theatre design areas that often speak with each other: scenic design and projection design. We will question the use of projection design in today's theatre while experimenting with strategies for its inclusion. Moving through a series of individual and group exercises, students begin to develop their own processes. We will interpret story and emotion within theatre works through design. Throughout the semester students develop a design vocabulary that enables collaboration and interplay, while producing unified and coherent design work. We examine how projections may influence scenery and how scenery may influence projections. Working in a studio environment, students will experiment with different scenic and projection design practices. Using tools such as Vectorworks, QLab, and Isadora, students combine technology with design expression. It is recommended that students have access to a Mac laptop.

Arts, Design, and Media Independent Work There will be a $30 lab fee. In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, designing, and presentation preparations.