Film Media Theater 240SC - Intermediate Courses in Production and Practice: 'Scenic Painting'

This course will focus on the demonstration of scenic painting techniques based on traditional methods and innovative problem-solving. Projects will be introduced with a demonstration; the remainder of class periods are intended for work on assigned projects. Come to class prepared to work and dressed appropriately in attire that can be discarded after the course (footwear included). Topics of instruction will include cartooning & scaling/transferring images via grid, pounce, and projector; value studies; perspective drawing; color mixing; scumbling/wet blending/stippling/spattering/dry brushing/color gradations; 2-D painting techniques; trompe l'oeil; aging; backdrop painting; faux finishes; fabric rendering; and tool building.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: 4 credits in the department.