“Focusing on the analytical, intellectual, and artistic ‘how and why’ of the design process, Brewster and Shafer have written a wonderful, insightful text for young designers “–Vickie J. Scott, Dept. of Theatre and Dance, UC Santa Barbara
Veteran theater designers Karen Brewster and Melissa Shafer have consulted with a broad range of seasoned theater industry professionals to provide an exhaustive guide full of sound advice and insight. With clear examples and hands-on exercises, Fundamentals of Theatrical Design illustrates the way in which the three major areas of theatrical design–scenery, costumes, and lighting–are intrinsically linked. Chapters include:- Script Analysis for Designers
- The Objectives of Theatrical Design
- Researching the Design
- Collaboration
- Design Elements
- Design Principles and Visual Composition
- Scenic Design
- Costume Design
- Lighting Design
- Building a Career in Theater Design
Attractively priced and designed for classroom use, this is a comprehensive resource for all levels of designers and directors.
Author: Karen Brewster, Melissa Shafer
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Allworth
Published: 09/06/2011
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781581158496
Language: English
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