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Last Revision: Fall 2020SYLLABUSTHR 224Scene Painting3 Semester Credit Hours C3 Contact HoursCourse DescriptionHistoric and contemporary methods of painting scenery for the stage. Includes practical application of techniques used in the scenic studio.PrerequisiteNoneCourse Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required MaterialsScenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools, and Techniques. 2nd Edition. Susan Crabtree & Peter BeudertCourse ObjectivesGain a basic understanding of Scenic Painting Techniques.Ability to read designer color renderings and re-create this information for a production.Ability to gauge and comprehend the qualities needed to be a successful scenic artist, the materials used, and the budget of those materials.Outline of Course TopicsTraining and Working as a scenic artist.The relationship between the scenic artist and the scenic designer.The scenic artist and the scenic studioThe scenic artist’s working spaceThe painting tools of scenic artistryColor and PaintPreparing for painting and texturing sceneryCartooning, layout and letteringTwo-dimensional scenic painting techniquesCreating aging, decorative, and faux finishes using multiple mediumsHistory of Scenic ArtMethods of InstructionLab exercises performed in classLectures with examples of workIndividual exercises in and out of classEvaluation and AssessmentCourse Grade Assessment 1. Three Basic techniques exercises worth 50 points each for a total of 150 points 2. Three Faux Finish Techniques worth 50 points each for a total of 150 points 3. Grid Transfer worth 350 Points 4. Grades will be based upon: A=90%-100% or 585-650 PointsB=80%-90% or 520-584 Points C=70%-80% or 455-519 PointsD=60%-70% or 390-454 Points F=59% and Below or 389-0 PointsAttendanceStudents are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.Statement on Discrimination and HarassmentThe College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.Statement of Adherence to ADA GuidelinesInstructors will adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.”In the event Northeast Alabama Community College should experience the need for all in-person classes to transition to remote instruction due to pandemic or other eventwarranting the need for such plans, an addendum to this syllabus will be provided tostudents. This addendum will provide details pertaining to the college, department,and/or clinical to meet the course objectives necessary for successful course completionin a remote environment. For further information concerning this please contact yourcourse instructor at: Brad Archer, 256-638-4418 ext. 2232 or archerb@nacc.edu ................
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