Stage Design

Author : Grant P. Wiggins,Jay McTighe
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416600350

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Understanding by Design by Grant P. Wiggins,Jay McTighe Pdf

What is understanding and how does it differ from knowledge? How can we determine the big ideas worth understanding? Why is understanding an important teaching goal, and how do we know when students have attained it? How can we create a rigorous and engaging curriculum that focuses on understanding and leads to improved student performance in today's high-stakes, standards-based environment? Authors Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe answer these and many other questions in this second edition of Understanding by Design. Drawing on feedback from thousands of educators around the world who have used the UbD framework since its introduction in 1998, the authors have greatly revised and expanded their original work to guide educators across the K-16 spectrum in the design of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. With an improved UbD Template at its core, the book explains the rationale of backward design and explores in greater depth the meaning of such key ideas as essential questions and transfer tasks. Readers will learn why the familiar coverage- and activity-based approaches to curriculum design fall short, and how a focus on the six facets of understanding can enrich student learning. With an expanded array of practical strategies, tools, and examples from all subject areas, the book demonstrates how the research-based principles of Understanding by Design apply to district frameworks as well as to individual units of curriculum. Combining provocative ideas, thoughtful analysis, and tested approaches, this new edition of Understanding by Design offers teacher-designers a clear path to the creation of curriculum that ensures better learning and a more stimulating experience for students and teachers alike.

Author : Oscar G. Brockett,Margaret A. Mitchell,Linda Hardberger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : PSU:000067806720

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Making the Scene by Oscar G. Brockett,Margaret A. Mitchell,Linda Hardberger Pdf

A lively, beautifully illustrated history of theatrical stage design from ancient Greek times to the present, coauthored by the world's leading authority, Oscar G. Brockett.

Author : Alan Hendrickson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136036026

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Mechanical Design for the Stage by Alan Hendrickson Pdf

Scenic effects involving rotating turntables, tracking stage wagons, and the vertical movement of curtains and painted drops have become common in both Broadway and Regional theatre productions. The machines that drive these effects range from small pneumatic cylinders pushing loads of a few pounds an inch or two, to 40 horsepower winches running multi-ton scenery at speeds 6 feet per second or more. Usually this machinery is designed by theatre technicians specifically for a particular show's effect. Compared to general industry, this design process is short, often only a few days long, it is done by one person, design teams are rare, and it is done in the absence of reference material specifically addressing the issues involved. The main goal of this book is to remedy this last situation. Mechanical Design for the Stage will be a reference for you that will: * provide the basic engineering formulas needed to predict the forces, torques, speeds, and power required by a given move * give a technician a design process to follow which will direct their work from general concepts to specific detail as a design evolves, and * show many examples of traditional stage machinery designs. The book's emphasis will be on following standard engineering design and construction practices, and developing machines that are functional, efficient to build, easily maintained, and safe to use.

Author : Gary Thorne
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781785000669

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Technical Drawing for Stage Design by Gary Thorne Pdf

Technical Drawing for Stage Design explains the importance of drawing in the design process, revealing how the initial two-dimensional drawing is a crucial building block in creating the scale model that in turn will develop into the stage set - that will transport the audience into another world. Topics covered include: introducing the tools and equipment used by the designer; developing confidence in freehand sketching; drawing to aid the creative thought process, communicate design ideas and help with the construction process; scenic elements and the related terminology; the architecture of the theatre - and how to draw it. Aimed at drama students and teachers, technical drawing students, amateur dramatics groups and theatre workshop organisers, Technical Drawing for Stage Design offers an attractive and practical manual on the subject. Well illustrated with approximately 120 black and white images.

Author : Wilford Oren Parker,Harvey Kennedy Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Stage lighting
ISBN : UOM:39015066048011

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Scene Design and Stage Lighting by Wilford Oren Parker,Harvey Kennedy Smith Pdf

Author : Alys Holden,Bronislaw Sammler,Bradley L Powers,Steven A Schmidt
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1129 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317451099

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Structural Design for the Stage by Alys Holden,Bronislaw Sammler,Bradley L Powers,Steven A Schmidt Pdf

The follow-up to the 2000 Golden Pen Award-winning Structural Design for the Stage, this second edition provides the theater technician with a foundation in structural design, allowing an intuitive understanding of "why sets stand up." It introduces the basics of statics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery, emphasizing conservative approaches to real world examples. This is an invaluable reference for any serious theatre technician throughout their career, from the initial study of the fundamental concepts, to the day-to-day use of the techniques and reference materials. Now in hardcover, with nearly 200 new pages of content, it has been completely revised and updated to reflect the latest recommended practices of the lumber and steel industries, while also including aluminum design for the first time.

Author : Neil Fraser
Publisher : Crowood
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781847973467

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Stage Lighting Design by Neil Fraser Pdf

In Stage Lighting Design Neil Fraser, who teaches the subject at RADA, provides a comprehensive guide to designing effective and appropriate stage lighting. Assuming no previous knowledge, the book guides the reader through the various aspects involved in this craft. The text is accompanied by practical exercises to encourage the reader to explore and try out the concepts discussed. These exercises are designed to allow the reader to discover the reality of what works at a technical level and at an artistic level, and can be used within a limited budget. The emphasis is on the practical, and each exercise is followed by an analysis of expected results, lessons learnt and conclusions drawn.

Author : Song Jia,Yu Wang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Stage props
ISBN : 9881668832

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Stage Design by Song Jia,Yu Wang Pdf

Author : Vincent LoBrutto
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002-05-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621535874

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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design by Vincent LoBrutto Pdf

Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft behind movie magic–such as how to create a design metaphor, choose a color scheme, use space, and work within all genres of film, from well-funded studio projects to "guerilla filmmaking." This indispensable resource also contains a history of movie making and guidelines for digital production design. For the experienced filmmaker seeking new design ideas to the struggling newcomer stretching low-budget dollars, this book makes the processes and concepts of production design accessible. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Author : Jane Barnwell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781474254786

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Production Design for Screen by Jane Barnwell Pdf

Packed with colour film stills, exclusive pre-production artwork and behind-the-scenes production images, this landmark book celebrates the production designer's contribution to visual storytelling on screen. It illuminates the visual concepts behind familiar screen spaces and unpicks how and why they are so effective in conveying character and story. Seven case studies, developed from exclusive interviews with world-renowned designers, reveal the concepts behind some of the most engaging imagery on screen and establish a dialogue around the shared language of visual storytelling. Jane Barnwell offers a new methodology for evaluating the designer's work on screen through five categories of analysis: space, interiors and exteriors, light, colour and set decorating. All of which combine to create the visual concept evident in the final screen image and together provide a model for the analysis of production design. Practical exercises and examples of real world projects walk you through the design process from breaking down the script and developing initial ideas to identifying a coherent conceptual vision. If you are a filmmaker, Production Design for Screen will inspire and guide you in your own work.

Author : Sendpoints
Publisher : Gingko Press Editions
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 988138348X

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Spectacular! by Sendpoints Pdf

Apart from the vision of their creative directors and designers, stage productions involve the complex interplay of numerous individuals and technologies working in tandem to produce a memorable show. From set and lighting design, to audio and video content, choreography, fashion and robotics the tools available to enhance a production are numerous and oft employed. The results are contained within, some of the most captivating shows of recent years. Chapters include Concerts: Justin Timberlake, Beyonce in the Superbowl halftime show, Jay Z, Madonna and Lady Gagas Monster Ball and Coachella, Events: Academy Awards, American Idol and the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics and Theater: From The Master and Margarita to the much talked about Kinky Boots. Concept sketches, plans and credits round out this volume and make it one of the most comprehensive and diverse books on stage design yet.

Author : Patricia Flood
Publisher : Firefly Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0228101778

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Susan Benson by Patricia Flood Pdf

A compelling exploration of the career of one of theater's most outstanding theatrical designers. This book is a detailed and lavishly illustrated look at the work and career of the renowned stage and costume designer Susan Benson, whose work has been seen on some of the world's most influential stages but is most identified with the Stratford Festival. Featured throughout the book are gorgeous full-page photographs from both the live stage and the production process. Behind the scenes commentary reveals the challenges and exhilaration of mounting a large stage production while Benson's working design sketches reveal the artistic process and the remarkable range of her talent. The first part of the book focuses on Benson's early, formative work, influenced by her youth in a theatrical family. The second part concerns her theory of set, costume and prop design, and her problem-solving methodology for approaching a show. This is followed by a third section on the "craft" of building shows: how art, design and craft transform the theatrical work on paper to the imagined world that the audience sees -- costume fitting, prop building and collaborating with the amazing artists that bring her designs to life. The book closes with an in-depth look at Benson's most significant productions: Robin Phillips' 1976 Stratford Festival production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with Jessica Tandy and Jeremy Brett, remounted in 1977 with Maggie Smith; in 1979, the Trojan War play The Woman starring Martha Henry; and the celebrated Brian Macdonald productions of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, The Gondoliers and Iolanthe. In addition to Benson's work at the Stratford Festival, the book looks at designs for many other theaters across Canada and the U.S., including Romeo and Juliet for the National Ballet of Canada; and Madama Butterfly and The Golden Ass for the Canadian Opera Company. Susan Benson's long and illustrious career earned her great respect from her peers, much adulation and numerous awards. Today, she turns her visual artistry to painting, which has also brought her much success. Susan Benson: Art, Design and Craft on Stage is a revealing, informative and thorough examination of a life of creative brilliance. It will appeal to all readers with a love for theater, both front of house and backstage.

Author : Richard Pilbrow
Publisher : Nick Hern Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Higher School Certificate Examination (N.S.W.)
ISBN : 1854599968

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Stage Lighting Design by Richard Pilbrow Pdf

"Stage Lighting Design" covers the complete history, theory and - above all - practice of lighting design. It contains 450 black and white half tones, 60 colour photos and innumerable diagrams, lighting plots etc. "Stage Lighting Design" is arranged in four sections: Design: the basic principles, illustrated with reference to specific productions; History: a brief survey of the historical development of stage lighting; Life: interviews with 14 other lighting designers, plus notes on Pilbrow's own career; and Mechanics: a vast section dealing with all the technical data today's designer will need.

Author : Colin Winslow
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780719843556

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Handbook of Set Design by Colin Winslow Pdf

"The Handbook of Set Design" is a comprehensive guide to designing scenery of all kinds for a wide variety of stages, large and small. From concept to final dress rehearsal and performance, it takes you through the practical process of turning initial ideas and sketches into final sets that enhance the audience's understanding of the play as well as providing a memorable experience in their own right. Many photographs of stage sets designed by the author are included, together with explanatory illustrations, stage plans, technical drawings, models and colour renderings for a wide range of productions. Topics covered include: various types of stage, stage directions and naturalism; style, colour, texture and form, realism and naturalism; both traditional and state-of-the-art digital techniques involved in stage design; tools and methods for hand drafting, painting and model making; moving and changing scenery; and scenic tricks and special effects.

Author : Donald Oenslager
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Set designers
ISBN : UOM:39015054076990

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Stage Design by Donald Oenslager Pdf