| Module Title: | Set Design, Drawing and Painting For Stage |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Studio workshops, demonstrations and group discussion. Drawing and painting practical demonstrations. Additional material available online through blackboard. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to further develop conceptual and practical scenic and set design skills for Theatre. An introduction to perspective drawing will develop learner drafting skills. This module expands skills in scene analysis, designing, storyboards and drafting and extends learner knowledge to a variety of visual image making strategies for theatrical design including an exploration of a number of drawing and rendering techniques. The module looks at a variety of media used to develop successful compositions in set design. Colour theory and how to mix paint will lead to practical skills acquisition in painting and rendering techniques combined with an understanding of collage and projection. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Remember and critically analyze a number of historical and contemporary set designs in reflective journal. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate a conceptual understanding and experimental approach to using colour in set design through exploration in their notebook, storyboards and design development. |
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Demonstrate a practical understanding of the fundamentals of drawing and rendering in a variety of media. |
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Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of how to create different colours and paint for different surfaces. Apply
knowledge and skills in stenciling, faux finishes and Trompe l’oeil effects. |
| LO5 |
Create a portfolio showing development and design knowledge in set design, for proscenium, thrust and arena stages. |
| LO6 |
Collaborate in a group to design, realize and present a large scale backdrop in collaboration with Media and TV Students. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Perspective Drawing
Perspective drawing for set design.
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Theatrical Spaces
Introduction to the different types of theatrical spaces, their possibilities and constraints. Proscenium stage, Thrust stage, Arena, Flexible/black box stage, Profile theatre.
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Drawing and Composition
Creative drawing techniques and rendering effects.
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Combining Media
Charcoal, Markers, Pastels, Watercolour, Gouache, Acrylic.
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Colour Theory
Focusing on colour in design, creating mood, the psychology of colour, making meaning with colour. Colour composition and mixing,
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Painting tools and equipment
Introduction to a variety of brushes and tools to create techniques.
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Creative Research
Case studies on national & international set designers and their working methods expanding knowledge and visual literacy.
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Design Briefs
Combining techniques and an understanding of colour to develop short weekly design briefs in 3D
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Collage Aesthetic
Introduction to mixing and combining of visual imagery understanding its development in the 20th century and how to incorporate it for set
design.
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Developing painting digitally
Scanning work, collage and combining, Projection
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Scaling Up
Developing skills in repeat patterns
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Faux Finishes
Spattering; scumbeling; stippling, sponging; stencils; ragging; marbling; wood grain, wall paper patterns; Trompe L'oeil.
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Group Project
Last 5 weeks students will work to a design brief as a group, collaborating on the design, realization and exhibition of a large fabric backdrop. Exhibited in the IT.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Other |
Creative research notebook- Formative assessment week 5. |
1 |
10.00 |
Week 8 |
| Reflective Journal |
5 entries reflecting on the work of specific set designs discussed in class. |
1 |
10.00 |
Week 10 |
| Portfolio |
Visual research and design development portfolio including drawing & painting techniques. Collate successful examples of
different drafting, rendering and painting techniques developed over the
module. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.00 |
Week 13 |
| Project |
Group Project with Media & TV Students |
1,2,5,6 |
30.00 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Studio Based Learning |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Hours |
12.00 |
Module Delivered In
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