Visual Creativity for Stage Students will develop an understanding of color, line, form, shape, texture, and balance as they apply to historical and current theatrical literature. Projects in figure drawing, charcoal and chalk, watercolor painting, and model making are intended to stretch the student's research ability, artistic imagination, critical-analysis, and presentation skills. The class is designed for all students interested in the visual and the performing arts and serves as an introduction to set, costume, and light design. 25 hours of production lab work will be assigned in class.

Scenic Design I: Beginning Exploration and development of basic set design skills for theatre and dance. Class projects will introduce the student to sketching, sculpting, script analysis, and presentation skills. The design projects will challenge the student's imagination and creativity through historical and current theatrical literature, the study of artistic movements in theatre, concept development, and research. In addition, students will work on productions in order to understand better how theory relates to practice. 25 hours of production lab work will be assigned in class.

Fall Production Studio: Design In preparing a fully produced theatrical production for the stage, students will participate in and be exposed to professional production practices in all areas of theatrical design, including sets, costumes, props, lights, and sound. Students will be involved in planning, building, painting, constructing, and running and striking of shows. More advanced students may speak to the professors about taking on special projects, but those with little or no experience backstage are very much encouraged to participate. 8 hrs. lab

Lighting Design I: Beginning This course examines historical and present lighting theories, theatrical artistic movements, and theatrical literature, leading to the planning and conceptual development of the lighting plot. Class projects will also introduce the student to sketching, painting, sculpture, script analysis, and presentation skills. In addition, students will work on productions in order to understand better how theory relates to practice. 25 hours of production lab work will be assigned in class/

Spring Production Studio: Design In preparing two fully produced theatrical productions for the stage, students will participate in and be exposed to professional production practices in all areas of theatrical design, including sets, costumes, props, lights, and sound. Students will be involved in planning, building, painting, constructing, and running and striking of shows. More advanced students may speak to the professors about taking on special projects, but those with little or no experience backstage are very much encouraged to participate. 8 hrs. lab

Mark Evancho

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As someone who never really considered myself as that good at art, this class was really helpful in improving my artistic ability in a way that I did not see coming. Mark is one of my favorite professors I have ever taken at Middlebury, and he is really accommodating, friendly, and enjoyable to be around. It was quite easy, but I also got a lot out of it. I found that for the arts distribution requirement this was the perfect class and I would recommend this class to everyone I know.

It is an absolutely amazing class. I loved every single minute of it. The professor and the staff that are basically professors are some of the best amazing people. I made very close friends though this class and nice mental break for the most part with physical work.

This would be a great class if you want to major in theater or doing something related in the future. However, it is not a good choice if you are trying to get the art credit. The class itself is fun and supportive. It is heavy labor for six hours per week. Besides the classes there are quizzes with readings. And you need to spend extra time besides class to work at the theater even during weekends. 