THEATER 100 – Introduction to Theater
Los Angeles Mission College, Spring 2013
Mid-Term: Design Exercise August: Osage County
GRADING:
There will be a maximum of 100 points possible. Up to 25 points will be awarded for the group component AS A
GROUP; each member of the group gets the same score. Up to 75 points will be awarded to each student.
INSTRUCTIONS: GROUP COMPONENT
1. As a group, choose who will be doing what design element (Hair & Make-Up, Costumes, Set, Props, Lights, Sound)
2. Exchange contact information (phone #, e-mail etc.).
3. Study the sections in your text dealing with design for the theatre, and visit the reserve desk at the Mission library.
4. Arrange to reread the script as soon as possible.
5. Arrange to meet again asap (but after everyone has read the script) to 1) determine what kind of theme your show will
have and 2) develop the overall design concept for your show.
6. Work independently to develop your design.
7. Reassemble to share design materials and develop pitch presentation.
8. Rehearse your 5 to 10min. pitch.
INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRIC: REFLECTIONS
1. From the onset of this project, document your feelings, experiences and “a-ha” moments. This will be an invaluable
tool later when you go to write your reflection.
2. After your group has rehearsed the Pitch Presentation, write a 1½ - 2 page (minimum), type written, 12pt font, doublespaced reflection that documents your learning and experiences participating in this project. Here are some things
that may help get you started:
-what did I know about design before this project?
-what did I want to learn about design? – did I learn it?
-which designer did I want to be and why?
-am I happy with my design, why/why not?
-how well did my group collaborate?
-how was the process of collaboration for me?
-did I enjoy this project?
-do you feel you have a better idea of what a designer
does and how?
-what were my thoughts/feelings/fears going into this
project?
TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
-Collaborate effectively throughout the project.
-Take it seriously – you’ll be sharing points.
-Share your contact information and communicate regularly.
-Work together to develop a concept EARLY. This way you are all on the same page.
-Use Power Point or a variety of materials to help convey your concept. (I.E., plots, cue sheets, color swatches,
instrument schedules, ground plans, audio snippets, cue descriptions, drawings, renderings, material swatches, pictures,
models, samples and anything else you think will help convey your concept.)
-Consult with me as often as needed with any questions, problems etc.
-Keep in mind that your group will be assessed as a unit; Take this project seriously because your fellow designers are!
I am expecting you to demonstrate that you did your best to convey a design concept that is well throughout.
SET DESIGNER
 Design a ½ to 1inch scale model of a set for a 20X20 stage
 Include examples of furnishings
 Include scale model of a six foot person
 Provide swatches of drapery and or tapestries
LIGHT DESIGNER
 Score complete script with light cues*
 Provide a written lighting concept for the show as a whole.
 Create a lighting plot complete with exact types of lighting fixtures you plan to use*
SOUND DESIGNER
 Score complete script with both sound and music cues
 Provide a royalty free track to open show
 Provide five sound effects
 Provide a royalty free track to close the show
COSTUME DESIGNER
 Provide a costume sketches illustrating each character’s costume changes*
 Provide a costume plot for all the scenes of two characters in the play
 Provide cloth swatches and or colour schemes to illustrate your concept for the look of
the whole show.
PROPERTY DESIGNER
 Make a property list for complete play*
 Find and provide one of the props used in show
 Make an original prop to be used in show
 Provide a prop that will let audience know the location of the play (for example a flag of
Oklahoma)
* Must be type and turned in at pitch session
DESIGN PROJECT GROUP FORM & RUBRIC
Group Members & Roles:
1. ________________________________________ Role: Light Designer E-Mail:_____________________________
2. ________________________________________ Role: Sound Designer E-Mail:____________________________
3. ________________________________________ Role: Costume Designer E-Mail:__________________________
4. ________________________________________ Role: Set Designer E-Mail:______________________________
5. ________________________________________ Role: Property Designer E-Mail:__________________________
RUBRIC FOR GROUP COMPONENT:
(+ = Strong, √ = Solid, - = Could Be Stronger)
An Excellent Design Pitch will: (70-100 points)
_____Include a well thought out, brief summary of the play.
_____Promote an overall design concept in which the various areas work well together to form one, cohesive design.
_____Promote a light design that supports the intent of the script and works effectively with other design areas.
_____Promote a sound design that supports the intent of the script and works effectively with other design areas.
_____Promote a costume design that supports the intent of the script and works effectively with other design areas.
_____Promote a set design that supports the intent of the script and works effectively with other design areas.
_____Show great creativity and thought.
_____Use a variety of materials to convey concept.
_____Utilize materials that reflect a high degree of preparation and quality.
_____Reflect a high degree of collaboration and teamwork.
A Satisfactory Design Pitch will: (40-60 points)
_____Include a brief summary of the play.
_____Promote an overall design concept in which the various areas work satisfactorily to form one, cohesive design.
_____Promote a light design that supports the intent of the script and work satisfactorily with other design areas.
_____Promote a sound design that supports the intent of the script and works satisfactorily with other design areas.
_____Promote a costume design that supports the intent of the script and works satisfactorily with other design areas.
_____Promote a set design that supports the intent of the script and works satisfactorily with other design areas.
_____Show some creativity and thought.
_____Use some materials to convey concept.
_____Utilize materials that reflect a satisfactory degree of preparation and quality.
_____Reflect a degree of collaboration and teamwork.
A Design Pitch with growth potential will: (0-30 points)
_____Include a poorly thought out, brief summary of the play.
_____Promote an overall design concept in which the various areas fail to form one, cohesive design.
_____Promote a light design that fails to support the intent of the script or works poorly with other design areas.
_____Promote a sound design that fails to support the intent of the script or works poorly with other design areas.
_____Promote a costume design that fails to support the intent of the script or works poorly with other design areas.
_____Promote a set design that fails to support the intent of the script or works poorly with other design areas.
_____Show no or little creativity and thought.
_____Utilize materials that reflect a low degree of preparation and quality.
_____Neglect to use a variety of materials to convey concept.
_____Reflect a low degree of collaboration and teamwork.
Comments to group:________________________________________________________________________________
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