Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
STGE 2302
Descriptive
Set Painting
Department
Stagecraft & Event Technology
Faculty
Language, Literature & Performing Arts
Credits
2.00
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
25
Contact Hours
48 hrs. per semester
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Lab
Learning Activities
Students will receive 1 hour of lecture/demonstration and 2 hours of studio twice per week for 8 weeks.
Course Description
This is an intermediate course in scenic painting. Students will focus on advanced techniques including scale transfers and aging. Other topics will include paint chemistry, drops and scrims, and painting techniques used in the film industry.
Course Content
Tools and Materials:
- Hudson sprayer
- Spray gun and compressor
Techniques:
- scale transfers
- aging
- washes
- colour mixing
Related topics:
- film/tv structure and demands
- conventional painting
- drops and scrims
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the successful student should be able to:
- Demonstrate safe working procedures and precautions when using scenic paints, materials and equipment.
- Learn and practice advanced techniques in scenic painting and the use of related materials.
- Learn and demonstrate the correct procedures for the preparation and maintenance of scenic paints and related materials.
- Become familiar with the role of the painter in related entertainment industries.
Means of Assessment
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Students are expected to be self-motivated and to demonstrate professionalism, which includes active participation, good attendance, punctuality, effective collaboration, and the ability to meet deadlines.
4 Practical assignments@ 10% |
40% |
| 1 Practical assignment | 20% |
| Sketchbook | 20% |
| Professionalism: 5 indicators x 4% | 20% |
| TOTAL | 100% |
Textbook Materials
A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the Instructor’s Course Outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester.
Prerequisites