An introduction to the art and craft of scenic design for the stage and and exploration of the use of space as a medium of textual interpretation. Students will develop an ability to think about scenography as a way deepening and reinforcing an interpretation of a play or other form of performance event. While no experience in scenic design is anticipated, students will learn to create model renderings in order to acquire the creative, theatrical vocabulary needed to work with collaborators to turn a vision of text into a fully articulated visual world.
Sample reading list:
Euripides, The Bakkhai
Chekhov, The Seagull
Shakespeare, Cymbeline
Reading/Writing assignments:
50 pages per week
