THEA 516 Advanced
Theatrical Design: Model Making 9:35-10:50
WF
Ron Naversen 2230 Comm. rnav@siu.edu 453-3076
Model Making is now
offered as part of THEA 516 Advanced Theatrical Design, which is a team-taught
seminar composed of advanced Design and Production students working on
collaborative projects in their various specializations.
1) To introduce
students to the elements of theatrical space in scene design including
three-dimensional
form, texture, line, shape, space, and the affect of light on these spaces.
2) To introduce
model making tools equipment and techniques specific to theater and increase
proficiency in these areas through project work.
3) To introduce
different types of models used in theater and their specific use for different
plays and theatre spaces.
4) To offer
practical opportunities to develop model making as a design process and tool.
5) To foster
independent research in model making to increase knowledge and awareness of
current trends, materials, and employment in model making fields.
1) Basic model
making tools which will be discussed in class.
2) Attendance is
mandatory (see Departmental Attendance
Policy in student handbooks). You cannot learn if you are not here and your
fellow students are deprived of your insights and contributions.
3) Attendance at
Department of Theater productions. You
are part of a theater community and as such should exposing yourself to the
work of others to expand your appreciation of the art and craft. We will also make
reference to the design work during class.
Theory and Craft
of the Scenographic Model by
Darwin Reid Payne
Readings as assigned
by the instructor
Pecktal, Lyn. Designing
& Drawing for the Theater
Smith Andre. The
Scenewright, The Making of Stage Models and Settings
Price Buck. The
Model Building Handbook
Jensen, Gerald
E. Buildings
in Miniature.
Daniele, Joseph. Building Miniature Furniture.
Assigned projects
are designed to teach basic model making skills, which are part of the scenic
designers duties. Projects will
progress in difficulty requiring the students to learn and improve upon earlier
assignments. Therefore it is essential
that the student keep up with the work.
Projects will be graded the week they are due. Students will have the opportunity to raise their grades by
reworking projects and turning them in at the end of the semester. Late projects will be reduced one letter
grade, which cannot be raised if a project is resubmitted at the end of the
semester. Students are graded
individually on their ability to grasp basic techniques and functions of model
making, demonstrated growth and development of their graphic skills, and growing
awareness of the aesthetics of scenic design.
The Instructor
reserves the right to alter the course content and schedule in the best
interests of the students.
10% Contribution to class discussions
10% Thumbnail Model (white)
10% Toy Theater
10% Room Model (white)
10% Period Wall (white)
10% Experimental Model
20% Exhibition Model # 1 (fully colored)
20% Exhibition Model # 2 (fully colored)