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42: Approaching Theatrical Design Theory
written by David E. Shuhy, fl. 2003 (Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilm, 2003), 250 page(s)
Conceptualization, as an act of creation, is central in the process of theatrical design. The process of applying research, intuition and creativity to the transient act of theatre allows a designer to create works which are more than only passable or serviceable, but worthy of admiration in and of themselves. How...
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written by David E. Shuhy, fl. 2003 (Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilm, 2003), 250 page(s)
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Conceptualization, as an act of creation, is central in the process of theatrical design. The process of applying research, intuition and creativity to the transient act of theatre allows a designer to create works which are more than only passable or serviceable, but worthy of admiration in and of themselves. However, it seems that this is one area in which young designers are not being trained. Part I of this study is a contextual essay which p...
Conceptualization, as an act of creation, is central in the process of theatrical design. The process of applying research, intuition and creativity to the transient act of theatre allows a designer to create works which are more than only passable or serviceable, but worthy of admiration in and of themselves. However, it seems that this is one area in which young designers are not being trained. Part I of this study is a contextual essay which presents the need for a textbook in the university system that stresses the importance of perception, composition and conceptualization in the design process for theatre. It includes an overview of major texts written on the subject, noting their strengths and weaknesses in the area of theatrical design. It also outlines the methods taken in the creation of 42 and looks to the future studies in the field of design for the theatre. The textbook, 42: Approaching Theatrical Design Theory, presented as Part II of this dissertation, relates to readers the process of design and those considerations and necessary steps one must make in order to create a design (be it scenic, lighting, sound, costume or any other type) of depth and creativity. Many of the currently existing texts in this field either deal with pure aesthetics or present information in a more programmatic how-to fashion. 42 attempts to span that gap and draw together both areas while creating a link between them, a link which deals primarily with the conceptual nature of design. To achieve this end, 42 breaks the subject matter down into six major areas: (1) perception, (2) aesthetics, (3) principles and elements of design, (4) early 20th Century theatrical design theory, (5) late 20th Century theatrical design theory, and (6) the design process. In addition to these six areas, there are two additional sections which deal with the analysis and application of design.
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Field of Study
Theatre
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Essay
Author / Creator
David E. Shuhy, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
University Microfilm
Topic / Theme
Theatrical design
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Adolphe Appia: Artist and Visionary of the Modern Theatre
written by Richard C. Beacham, 1946- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2013, originally published 1994), 324 page(s)
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written by Richard C. Beacham, 1946- (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2013, originally published 1994), 324 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard C. Beacham, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1994, 2013
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Person Discussed
Adolphe Appia, 1862-1928
Topic / Theme
Set design and props, Lighting design
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Copyright © 1994 Harvard Academic Publishers GmbH
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The Art and Practice of Costume Design
edited by Melissa L. Merz, fl. 1994 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2017, originally published 2017), 310 page(s)
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edited by Melissa L. Merz, fl. 1994 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2017, originally published 2017), 310 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Melissa L. Merz, fl. 1994
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Costume design, Costumes
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 Taylor & Francis
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The Art of Light on Stage: Lighting in Contemporary Theatre
written by Yaron Abulafia, fl. 2011 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2016, originally published 2016), 273 page(s)
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written by Yaron Abulafia, fl. 2011 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2016, originally published 2016), 273 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Yaron Abulafia, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Theatrical productions, Lighting design
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Copyright © 2016 Taron Abulafia
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The Art of Theatrical Design: Elements of Visual Composition, Methods, and Practice
written by Kaoime E. Malloy (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2015, originally published 2015), 341 page(s)
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written by Kaoime E. Malloy (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2015, originally published 2015), 341 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Kaoime E. Malloy
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Focal Press
Topic / Theme
Theatrical design
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Copyright © 2015 Taylor & Francis
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The Assistant Lighting Designer's Toolkit
written by Anne E. McMills, fl. 2002 (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2014, originally published 2014), 455 page(s)
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written by Anne E. McMills, fl. 2002 (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2014, originally published 2014), 455 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Anne E. McMills, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Focal Press
Topic / Theme
Lighting design, Lighting technology
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Copyright © 2014 Anne E. McMills
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The Automated Lighting Programmer's Handbook (Third Edition)
written by Brad Schiller, fl. 1980 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2017, originally published 2011), 249 page(s)
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written by Brad Schiller, fl. 1980 (New York, NY: Routledge (Publisher), 2017, originally published 2011), 249 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Brad Schiller, fl. 1980
Date Published / Released
2011, 2017
Publisher
Routledge (Publisher)
Topic / Theme
Computer software, Lighting technology, Lighting design
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Copyright © 2017 Taylor & Francis
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Automated Lighting: The Art and Science of Moving Light in Theatre, Live Performance, Broadcast, and Entertainment
written by Richard Cadena, fl. 2002 (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2010, originally published 2006), 447 page(s)
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written by Richard Cadena, fl. 2002 (New York, NY: Focal Press, 2010, originally published 2006), 447 page(s)
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Richard Cadena, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2006, 2010
Publisher
Focal Press
Topic / Theme
Equipment, Lighting technology, Lighting design
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Copyright © 2010 Taylor & Francis
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The Business of Theatrical Design (Second Edition)
written by James Moody, fl. 2003 (New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2013, originally published 2003), 305 page(s)
Written by a leading design consultant and carefully updated with the latest information on the industry, this is the essential guide to earning a living, marketing skills, furthering a design career, and operating a business. With more than thirty years of backstage and behind-the-scenes experience in theater, fi...
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written by James Moody, fl. 2003 (New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2013, originally published 2003), 305 page(s)
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Written by a leading design consultant and carefully updated with the latest information on the industry, this is the essential guide to earning a living, marketing skills, furthering a design career, and operating a business. With more than thirty years of backstage and behind-the-scenes experience in theater, film, television, concerts, and special events, James Moody shares his success secrets for the benefit of design students and working des...
Written by a leading design consultant and carefully updated with the latest information on the industry, this is the essential guide to earning a living, marketing skills, furthering a design career, and operating a business. With more than thirty years of backstage and behind-the-scenes experience in theater, film, television, concerts, and special events, James Moody shares his success secrets for the benefit of design students and working designers. Topics include: finding and landing dream assignments; negotiating fees; setting up ideal working spaces; building the perfect staff; overcoming fears of accounting and record-keeping; choosing the right insurance; joining the right unions and professional organizations; and more. In addition to revealing how to get the great design jobs in traditional entertainment venues, the author shows designers how to think outside the box and seize creative, lucrative opportunities such as those in theme parks, in concert halls, and with architectural firms. Providing the keys for passionate, talented designers to become successful business people, The Business of Theatrical Design is a must-read for novices and established professionals alike.
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Field of Study
Theatre
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General reference book
Author / Creator
James Moody, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2003, 2013
Publisher
Allworth Press
Topic / Theme
Theater occupations, Theatrical design, Small business
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Copyright © 2013 by James Moody
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The Cambridge Introduction to Scenography
written by Philip Butterworth, 1944- and Joslin McKinney, fl. 2009 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2015, originally published 2009), 255 page(s)
Scenography –- the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment -– is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This book introduces the reader to the purpose, identity and scope of scenography and its theories and concepts. Settings and structures, light, projected images,...
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written by Philip Butterworth, 1944- and Joslin McKinney, fl. 2009 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2015, originally published 2009), 255 page(s)
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Scenography –- the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment -– is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This book introduces the reader to the purpose, identity and scope of scenography and its theories and concepts. Settings and structures, light, projected images, sound, costumes and props are considered in relation to performing bodies, text, space and the role of the audience. Concentrating on s...
Scenography –- the manipulation and orchestration of the performance environment -– is an increasingly popular and key area in performance studies. This book introduces the reader to the purpose, identity and scope of scenography and its theories and concepts. Settings and structures, light, projected images, sound, costumes and props are considered in relation to performing bodies, text, space and the role of the audience. Concentrating on scenographic developments in the twentieth century, the Introduction examines how these continue to evolve in the twenty-first century. Scenographic principles are clearly explained through practical examples and their theoretical context. Although acknowledging the many different ways in which design shapes the creation of scenography, the book is not exclusively concerned with the role of the theatre designer. In order to map out the wider territory and potential of scenography, the theories of pioneering scenographers are discussed alongside the work of directors, writers and visual artists.
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Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Philip Butterworth, 1944-, Joslin McKinney, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2009, 2015
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Performance venues, Set design and props, Theatrical design
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 Joslin McKinney and Philip Butterworth
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