We strive to create designers who are first and foremost storytellers. It is our firm belief that this training also provides students the best background for work in related fields like television, film, and commercial design. Key tools in this process of discovery are the designer's eye and hand. The development of the hand involves training in technical design and graphic skills.
These are addressed in a series of technique-based classes that include hand-drafting, CAD drawings, 3D modeling, and Digital Imaging. The development of the designer's eye occurs in a series of core design courses that emphasize the "discovery" of design ideas, critical engagement with one's own work, and critical response to the work of fellow classmates. In addition, designers take dramatic literature and visual literacy classes to enrich their ability to work in a sophisticated and modern manner.
Production work begins for students in their first quarter of their first year. Typically, students will have both an assisting and designing assignment throughout each of their three years. Through productions students are able to both see their work realized and learn about the collaborative process. Scenic Designers learn to lead the design process and advocate for their ideas with directors and colleagues while maintaining a focus on what will serve the play as a whole. Great design inspires one's colleagues to create the most vital, exciting choices in the rest of the production.
Notable Alumni Graduates from the School of Drama Scenic Design Program are sought after to work in a range of professional capacities throughout the performance arts and entertainment industry. Camille Connolly: Owner and principal designer, 3C Studio, creative solutions for scenery and visuals.
Bryce Cutler: Designer and founder of Third Space, a political theater group creating experiential performances in community spaces. Jeff Hinchee: New York-based illustrator and theater designer. Doug Huszti: Award-winning art director, notably for Boardwalk Empire. Malchus Janocko: Art director for 60 episodes of Gossip Girl. Adam Koch: Award-winning scenic designer for theater and events.
Danielle Laubach: Los Angeles based production designer. Eugene Lee: Award-winning designer for theater and TV. Patrick Rizzotti: Award-winning scenic designer working in theater, opera, dance, and television. Jerrod Smith: Founder of Designsmith Collaborative. Scott Storey: Production designer. Nicholas Vaughan: Scenographer and visual artist.
Marie Wagner: Art director and production designer for film and television. Mark Worthington: Award-winning production designer for television and film. John Zuiker: Los Angeles based art director working in Television and theater. More Graduate Programs. Technical Direction. Costume Production. Dramatic Writing. The John Wells Directing Fellowship. The program offers a unique hands-on approach to learning the art of scenography which balances high quality production work with rigorous studio and academic study under the guidance of master designer, Professor Nic Ularu.
Over the course of six semesters, students normally realize three main stage theatre productions and complete a required financially-supported professional internship in their final year. In addition to a large proscenium theatre Drayton Hall Theatre and a highly flexible arena space featuring a hydraulic, full-stage lift Longstreet Theatre , the department maintains a well-equipped fabrication studio in which to realize your creative visions.
Students also gain other experiences, whether as scenic charge artist, properties master or a variety of additional leadership roles.
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