Practical study of the construction, upholstery, repair and refinishing of furniture for the stage, and the art of fine woodworking. A course revolving around student generated projects. The purpose is to give the Properties Major the opportunity to discover and execute projects that they may not have gotten in the production setting or previous classroom experience. This class also engages in perplexing projects that may occur in the productions currently under construction. A continuation of projects in Scene Design incorporating all of the various theatrical forms, such as opera, ballet, and musicals, as well as the drama.
Emphasis is on the speed of conceptualization and rendering.
Further exploration of the art of costume presentation. Various media and methods are explored, as well as exercises in rendering character, portraiture, and gesture. A continuation in costume design intended to give the student the opportunity to explore its many facets, from theatre to dance. All projects are geared toward a strong portfolio. A studio course using various media and focusing on figure drawing and exterior architectural studies.