Visual Creativity for Stage
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.
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.
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 als …Read more
A lot of the work in the projects seems daunting, especially when they are first introduced, but I think Professor Evancho's enthusiasm really inspires you to succeed. He is lenient about deadlines and truly an understanding person, but try to get your work in on time anyways because the next project will creep up on you. We managed to cover a lot of different mediums throughout the semester and I've also noticeably improved in my art, so I really appreciated taking this class - even if it came to be a little time consuming. Artistic frustration is a canon event!
A lot of the work in the projects seems daunting, especially when they are first introduced, but I think Professor Evancho's enthusiasm really inspires you to succeed. He is lenient about deadlines and truly an understanding person, but try to get your work in on time anyways because the next project will creep up on you. We managed …Read more
As someone who went into this course with nearly zero artistic talent, let me say this was a great experience. Mark is a fantastic instructor and really seems to care about his students. You spend the first few weeks learning some basic drawing techniques and the remainder utilizing those techniques to make some really great pieces. Even if you have never even attempted to draw something, trust me when I say you can do it, and this course will allow you the foundation to create like you never have before. I am surprised with myself, and that seems to be a common theme throughout the classroom. There are a fairly hefty number of projects, but they are definitely manageable with a bit of effort. Overall, take this course. It's super fun, and Mark is great, even if you don't have any plans of going into theater or have barely even picked up a pencil to draw before.
As someone who went into this course with nearly zero artistic talent, let me say this was a great experience. Mark is a fantastic instructor and really seems to care about his students. You spend the first few weeks learning some basic drawing techniques and the remainder utilizing those techniques to make some really great pieces. …Read more
I really enjoyed this course. If you aren't into art don't take it. Mark is so nice and you do most work in class but have to finish projects over the weekend. It's really relaxing and a great class to take if you need an art credit. 2 lab sessions required but they fly by.
I really enjoyed this course. Mark is incredibly nice and approachable, making the class a great experience. If you need an art credit or want to explore your art skills, this is the perfect class.
This is a great class for anybody intending to major or minor in a creative area of study. You learn a little bit about visual art, theater, and writing, and you work on some creative projects of different types. Mark is a very kind professor, and I enjoyed the class!
Mark can be a bit rambly, but otherwise super friendly. The class focuses primarily on intro drawing skills, with only a minor focus on actual theatre (not counting the actual theatre lab hours you need to do). The work is generally easy.
Mark is a kind professor and very willing to help. You spend a lot of time learning to sketch in this class and drawing objects and things around campus such as corridors. So more experienced artists may be a bit bored. The lab hours are fun!