Theater 360 - Scenic Design
Fall
2020
01
3.00
Anya Klepikov
M W 12:20PM 2:20PM
UMass Amherst
68747
Fully Remote Class
aklepikov@umass.edu
Students will explore set/scenic design for live performance in a studio format. What is a performance space? We will investigate the idea of performance spaces where theatre can happen, as well as create some of our own. The main objective is to introduce the language, tools, and technical skills involved in the discipline of scenic design and to lay the foundation for further study while empowering students to actively engage as set designers in productions on campus after taking the course.
Open to students majoring or minoring in Theater with testing agreement only. Dear students registered for TH360,
I want to reach out and let you know, that after much consideration and weighing of all options, I decided to make this class fully remote. I feel strongly that this is not only the safest, but also the smartest way to make sure you receive a high-quality learning experience in introductory scenic design. I also want to reassure you that I do not think of this remote status as a compromised experience- on the contrary, I have embraced the opportunities presented by our new normal: I am excited by the possibility of bringing guests virtually whom we could not have brought physically before. I'm excited to make demo videos which will remain online for you to reference as many times as you need to. I'm excited to theorize and envision together with you a new theatrical configuration which is right for the current moment, without being limited by the physical constraints of our reality. After all, this is an epic moment for our art form, because we as humans have encountered some obstacles, and even as students of design have the opportunity to have a deeply relevant exploration, and to generate some unique ideas which might stick. I'm excited to share this adventure with you!
Warmly, Professor Klepikov
I want to reach out and let you know, that after much consideration and weighing of all options, I decided to make this class fully remote. I feel strongly that this is not only the safest, but also the smartest way to make sure you receive a high-quality learning experience in introductory scenic design. I also want to reassure you that I do not think of this remote status as a compromised experience- on the contrary, I have embraced the opportunities presented by our new normal: I am excited by the possibility of bringing guests virtually whom we could not have brought physically before. I'm excited to make demo videos which will remain online for you to reference as many times as you need to. I'm excited to theorize and envision together with you a new theatrical configuration which is right for the current moment, without being limited by the physical constraints of our reality. After all, this is an epic moment for our art form, because we as humans have encountered some obstacles, and even as students of design have the opportunity to have a deeply relevant exploration, and to generate some unique ideas which might stick. I'm excited to share this adventure with you!
Warmly, Professor Klepikov