Theatre Rendering
THEA 539
Fall 2015
Mr. Mark Anderson
Thursday 9:00 to 11:50
Office hours: by appointment only
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Class Description:
This rendering class teaches students of theatre design the
fundamentals of visual communication in a variety of media and
techniques.
Class Objective:
Clear rendering is essential in order to develop and communicate
design ideas effectively. You will be introduced to the following
major media: pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels and watercolor.
This will allow students to explore their design concepts in a
variety of ways.
Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to:
o Know the fundamentals of drawing and painting and the
techniques used in theatrical rendering.
o Understand the various dramatic and expressive elements of
rendering: light and dark, line and shading, perspective,
color, and paper choices.
o Analyze and critique the work of one’s self and others.
o Understand the requirements of presenting design work.
o Appreciate art and the everyday world/surroundings.
Class Projects will include:
o Classroom discussions, demonstrations and handouts.
o Practicing the various techniques used in rendering.
o Student projects demonstrating knowledge of the various
rendering techniques and their applications.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO DATE ALL OF YOUR WORK
Assessment:
Evaluation of the student’s progress will be based on the projects
listed above. Other factors that will impact grading will be
attendance, participation, and development of skills.
Texts and Readings:
There is not a required textbook. There will be numerous reference
books brought to class.
Each student will need a sketchbook. Assignments will be given
weekly.
Week 1: August 27
Intro to class work. Discuss model drawing options.
Discuss materials, tools, and different media. Discuss contour and
mass drawing exercises.
Assignment #1 due on 9/3: contour drawing exercise- min. of 10
objects. Mass drawing exercise- min. of 10 objects (could be the
same objects)
Week 2: September 3
Contour, blind contour and mass drawing (various objects).
Assignment #2 due on 9/10: Do 10 quick sketches of 5 simple objects.
Each object should be drawn once in contour/line only, and then once
in mass only, no line. Keep your objects simple, but observe
closely.
Week 3: September 10
Gesture drawing.
Assignment #3 due on 9/17: This week you’ll do 20 gesture drawings,
15 of objects, and 5 of people. If you’re a costume designer do more
people than objects. Challenge yourself and do this assignment away
from your home and distractions. Go out around campus, have a cup of
coffee, and draw.
Week 4: September 17
Intro to pastels, Color Theory, and Color Mixing. Drawing still
life. Limited palette. Drapery.
Assignment #4 due on 9/24: Set up a simple still life at home and
draw. Have at least 5 different views of the still life in pencil or
charcoal. Choose the best view and composition to do in pastels.
Week 5: September 24
Quiz on glossary terms and then brief introduction to
perspective. Drawing still life. Analogous Color- Paint from a still
life using two analogous colors (i.e. yellow and orange) and a
complementary (violet-blue). Could also devise another limited
palette such as earth colors and one primary.
Assignment #5 due on 10/1: Multiple spaces. Draw a room or part of a
room, focusing on different spaces (deep/shallow, outside/inside,
reflective/solid, etc.) on one format.
Week 6: OCTOBER 1
Discussion of light. Pastel work focusing on rendering folds,
wrinkles, textures, and surfaces.
Assignment #6 due on 10/8: drapery- line and shading studies- min.
of 10.
Week 7: October 8
Discuss human body proportions. Drawing the human figure in class.
Assignment #7 due on 10/15: practice drawing the human body- min. 20
gesture drawings/poses
Week 8: October 15
Model in class (2.5 hrs). Gesture drawing. Quick poses- using all 3
techniques: contour, mass and gesture.
Assignment: To Be Determined.
Week 9: October 22
Model in class (2.5 hrs.)Working on hands and feet. 20 minute poses.
Gesture drawing. Shading. Medium TBA
Assignment for next week: Catch up on homework assignments!!!
Week 10: October 29
Head/face proportions. Working on heads, eyes, hair.
Assignment #8 due on 11/5: Self portrait. Use a mirror. Set up and
draw everything you see within it, including your reflection. In
addition draw 3 more faces (profile, ¾ view).
Week 11: November 5
Intro to watercolors and inks. Experiment in class. Different
textures, surfaces and fabric rendering. Discuss final project.
Assignment #9 due on 11/12: 10 studies of different textures. PLEASE
BRING WORK OF ART TO WORK WITH ON NOV. 5. Present idea for final
project.
Week 12: November 12
Model in class (2.5 hrs.)Mix media. Various exercises.
Assignment #10 due on 12/3: Individual assignments based on area of
design.
Week 13: November 19
Using watercolors and inks. Choose a favorite work of art. From
sketches and reproductions, create an homage- whether you decide to
copy the work, recreate it in your own fashion or alter it in some
way.
Assignment #10 due on 12/3 Continued: individual assignments based
on area of design. Finish the project from class.
Week 14: Nov. 26- no class
TBA (Museum experience) ON TUESDAY 11/24
Week 15: December 3
Model in class (2.5 hrs). Using mixed media.
Assignment for 12/8: Work on final projects.
Week 16: Dec. 10
Model in class. Two 45 minute poses. Student choice of medium.
Final: Tentative date Dec. 17, 1600-1800. Perhaps we can find a more
convenient time
Presentation of student work.
* PLEASE REMEMBER TO DATE ALL OF YOUR WORK!
Grading:
Anything less than 60 points = F
60-63 points = D-, 64-66 = D, 67-69 = D+
70-73 = C-, 74-76 = C, 77-79 = C+
80-83 = B-, 84-86 = B, 87-89 = B+
90-93 = A-, 94-99 = A, 100 = A+
Breakdown of assignments
Quiz
Sketchbook assignments
Attendance and readiness
Final assignment
Total Points for class
and points:
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4 points possible
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30 points possible (10x3)
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60 points possible (15x4)
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6 points possible
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100 total points possible
Special Accommodations: Students who need accommodation because of
disabilities should contact me privately to discuss specific
accommodations for which they have received authorization. If you
have a disability, but have not contacted Student Disability
Services at 619-594-6473, Calpulli Center, Suite 31010, please do so
before making an appointment to see me.