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Readings

SES #TOPICSREADINGS
1"Introduction, Overview, Expectations" AvailabilityChapter 1 
Introduction
2

Decipher Pictures/Create Plot from them

Discussion of Reading/Field Trips

Chapter 2
1st steps

3Little Red Riding Hood - Script Analysis

Present E.R.'s/Adjectives
4Meet in the Theater

Focus Small Plot to Create Cues from
Chapter 3
Next Steps
5

Meet in the Theater

Create a ""Look"" from your Emotional Response to the Music

Betrayal Script
6Betrayal Design Meeting
7A Basic Rep Plot for KLT - Working within Limitations/ Plot for HaikuChapter 4
Sections
8"Mike Katz - Drafting/Drawings, Sections, CAD, Vectorworks"

Speakeasy Tech
Actor scenes
9Guest Actors Present Scenes - Discussion/Cues/Perceptions/Interpretations
10Meet in the Theater

Hang and Focus Haiku Plots
11Meet in the Theater

Cues for Haiku - Found Objects - Composition
Chapter 5
Architecture
12Meet in the Theater

Cues for Haiku - Found Objects - Composition part 2
13Betrayal design Meeting alternate

Designer Slide Show/Tour?
Book of Days Script
14Meet in the Theater

Using ""Haiku Plot"" Cue Scenes with Actors - Timing/ Initiation/Contrast"
Chapter 6
Color & Style
15Style and Color Connotations - Students Present Research

Dance Troupe Ensemble Design Meeting
Voice of the Prairie
16Voice of the Prairie Discussion

Additional Student Presentations as Necessary
17With Foundations Class - Discuss Book of DaysReview Chapter 5
18Presentations of Plots and Paperwork - Discussion of Assignment

Theatre Architecture
Chapter 9
Cues
19Cues and Storyboards and Cue Synopsis Where, When, WhyChapter 7
Paperwork
20Begin Work on Dance Troupe Ensemble Plot

Rental/Sale Items
Chapter 8
Focus
21Continue Work on Plot Dance Troupe Ensemble

Confirm Rental
22Finalize Plot and Paperwork
23Begin Load in Hang Dance Troupe Ensemble - Attendance as Possible throughout Day
24No Formal Class Meeting - Continue Hang and Focus
25Continue Hang and Focus - Attendance as Possible Throughout Day
26, 27If on Campus, Possible Work/Focus/Cueing
28No Formal Class - Tech Continues

Cue Writing/Tech Rehearsal
29

Dress Rehearsal and Fixes

30No Formal Class Notes and Fixes at Theatre

Dance Troupe Ensemble Opens!
31Final Class - Post Mortem

Wrap-up

CHAPTERTITLEBOOK TITLEPAGESSUBJECT
1Introduction
The Lighting Art1-9
Properties of Stage Lighting

Illustrated Theatre Production Guide55-60Types of Instruments
2First Steps in Lighting Design
Lighting & the Design Idea36-44Elements of Composition
Stage Lighting Handbook66-75Direction/Angles
Stage Lighting Handbook94-99First Steps in Light Design
3Next StepsThe Lighting Art43-52Other Design Elements
Designing with Light181-205Lighting Angles/Sections
The Lighting Art214-217Rough Plot
4Thinking in SectionLighting and the Design Idea165Section
Stage Lighting Handbook130-139Thinking in Section
Practical Guide to Stage Lighting8, 30-31
Constructing a Beam Section
5Theatre Architecture andLDIllustrated Theatre Production Guide1-5Intro. to Theatre Types
Stage Lighting Handbook168-171Thrust Stages
The Lighting Art181-195Formulas, Genre, Architecture
Stage Lighting Handbook105-106Decisions at the Drafting Board
6Color and StyleStage Lighting Handbook84-93Color
The Lighting Art167-180Style
7PaperworkPractical Guide to Stage Lighting53-69Paperwork
8Focusing
Practical Guide to Stage Lighting149-151Spiking the Deck
Practical Guide to Stage Lighting173-193Focusing
9Cueing
Practical Guide to Stage Lighting
231-236
Cues
Appendix
Electrics Math and SafetyDesigning with Light
30-40Electrical Formulas and Safety

 








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