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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Mark is super funny. He's a really talented artist and when he teaches, you can see that he has real enthusiasm and passion for drawing and design. This class is more a drawing class than a stage-design class which I found a pleasant surprise but could be a let down for others. Grading and deadlines are super relaxed. 

Mark is one of a kind professor who has a profound care and love for his teaching and students. I love chatting with Mark all the time. He is super knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. The class overall is really fun and chill.

I absolutely love Mark. He really goes above and beyond for his students. I have never done lighting design but Mark provided everyone with all the resources we need. You need to complete 12 hours lab hours where you get lots of hands-on experience with the tools. 