Bringing Set and Costume Designs to Fruition by Jennifer DasherDives into the collaborative working relationships between set and costume designers with their technical counterparts throughout the theatrical production process, from concept to execution.
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ISBN: 9781000873085
Publication Date: 2023
Innovating the Design Process: a Theatre Design Journey by David E. SmithInnovating the Design Process: A Theatre Design Journey explores the process of designing for theatre and details how each part of a designer's own process, no matter what their design specialization, can be innovated and adapted for a more confident journey and for better outcomes. The book observes and deconstructs the processes used by theatre designers, uncovers and explains the structure and concepts behind those processes and shows how they can be easily reassembled for better results and to meet different situations. It uses innovative real-world practical examples from all the fields of theatre design taken from shows throughout the author's career. The processes covered in this book are split into two sections - design development and design implementation - with an additional chapter covering design presentations. Written in an engaging and informative style, this text opens up a designer's ability to innovate within the design process to optimize reproducibility, resilience, personal fit, confidence, collaboration and audience engagement. Innovating the Design Process is a next level book for both MFA theatre design students and early career professionals who wish to develop their craft further. Seasoned professionals will also find within its pages concepts to reinvigorate their own design process. The book includes access to an online guide to using Microsoft Word for Mac to mirror content in two separate documents.
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ISBN: 9781003223160
Publication Date: 2022-04-25
The Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit by Jennifer Rose IveyThe Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop. This book introduces the many different options available to a scenic charge artist, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities of planning and running a shop. From the pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, and sealing, to practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance, this text provides options to organize a paint shop no matter the size of the shop, show, or company. Filled with templates for labor and time estimation; tips on leadership and collaboration; techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently; and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness, this book provides guidance and practices to successfully manage the inevitable changes in theatre planning and production. It also offers tips and reference material on employment options, gaining employment, and excelling in this profession. Written for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, The Scenic Charge Artist's Toolkit fills in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in the budgeting, planning, and running of shops at summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments.  The text includes access to additional online resources such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos walking through the use of templates and the budgeting process.
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ISBN: 9781003056294
Publication Date: 2022
Production Collaboration in the Theatre by Rufus Bonds Jr.; Maria Cominis; Mark RamontProduction Collaboration in the Theatre reveals the ingredients of proven successful collaborations in academic and professional theatre training, where respect, trust, and inclusivity are encouraged and roles are defined with a clear and unified vision. Garnering research from conversations with over 100 theatre professionals on Broadway and in regional and educational theatre, the authors provide multiple approaches to working together that are designed to help students and teachers of theatre discover and develop the collaborative tools that work best for them. Each chapter offers practical application with discussion prompts from real-life scenarios to practice and develop the critical problem-solving skills necessary for theatre artists to navigate common collaboration challenges. Compelling topical case studies and insightful interviews invite readers to explore the principles of collaboration and inspire them to build joyful, equitable, and collaborative relationships in academic and professional settings. Production Collaboration for the Theatre offers theatre faculty and students a practical approach to developing the interpersonal skills necessary for a lifetime career in collaboration in the theatre. An ideal resource for actors, directors, designers, and production teams, this book provides theatre artists in training with an opportunity to develop their collaborative style in a way that will guide and support the longevity of a successful career.
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ISBN: 9780367810252
Publication Date: 2021-12-27
Projection Design for Theatre and Live Performance by Alison C. DobbinsProjection Design for Theatre and Live Performance explores the design and creation process of projections from a non-technical perspective, examining the principles of media for the stage in a manner that is accessible for both beginning designers and advanced designers dabbling in projections for the first time. This introductory text covers concepts and tools for designing, techniques to help readers tap into their creativity, and the core skills required of this field: problem solving, project management, and effective communication. Focusing exclusively on design and creativity, this book encourages individuals to leap into the creative design process before facing any perceived hurdles of learning everything technical about media delivery systems, cueing systems, projectors, cables, computer graphics, animation, and video production. Projection Design for Theatre and Live Performance is a reminder that, from the invention of photography to the enormous variety of electronic media that exist today, the ways projection designers can enhance a theatrical production are limitless. Written in an accessible style, this book is a valuable resource for students of Projection Design as well as emerging professionals. Its focus on design and creativity will restore the confidence of individuals who may have been daunted by technical hurdles and will encourage the creativity of those who may have been disappointed with their efforts in this field of design in the past.
ArtStorThis link opens in a new windowARTstor is a digital image database of nearly 700,000 images from a wide range of cultures and time periods. It includes tools to manipulate the images for study and teaching. Collections include The Image Collection (key art works used in arts, humanities, social science studies); The Art History Survey collection (concordance of 13 standard art history survey texts); The Carnegie Arts of the United States (American visual arts and material culture); The Hartill Architectural Archive; The Huntington Archive of Asian Art; The Illustrated Bartsch (European prints from 15th-19th centuries); The Mellon International Dunhuang Archive of Chinese art; The MOMA Architecture and Design Archive; The Native American art and Culture from the Smithsonian Institute; and a large number of significant collections being added. For details and tutorials, consult the ARTstor research guide at: http://www.lib.byu.edu/subsutility/viewGuide.php?gid=432&nav=1
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World of Scenography 1977-1990 & 1990-2005 (vol 1 & 2) HUMREF PN 2091 .S8 W675x 2012
Bridgeman Art ImagesA milion images of art, history and culture from global museums, galleries, and private collections, all copyright cleared for educational use.
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Nineteenth Century Photography (Gale)This link opens in a new windowPhotographs of family, society, inventions, urban and rural life, leisure and travel, etc.
Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles, Floorcoverings and Home Furnishing Practices, 1200-1950 by Clive Edwards (2007) - Humanities Reference NK 1710 .E39 2007An essential work of reference for students, historians, curators, textile designers, interior designers, conservators and collectors, the Encyclopedia of Furnishing Textiles is an accessible and comprehensive reference work describing the furnishing textiles, soft furnishings and floor coverings used in Western domestic interiors over the period 1200-1950. It includes nearly 1200 entries covering generic topics such as: woven textiles, printed textiles, embroidered textiles, tapestry, painted cloths, yarns, dyes, carpets, rugs, non-woven fabrics, oil-cloths, wall materials, upholstery materials, loose covers, trimmings (passementeries), beds, cushions, and many more.
Furniture Made in America, 175-1905 by Eileen Dubrow (1982) -TS887 .D8 1982 2nd Floor Shelvesn exhaustive compilation of all original catalog material from major American furniture manufacturers of the 1880s and 1890s. This is an important resource for identifying makers and understanding the range of their work. Included is furniture for the dining room, parlors, library, bedroom and office. Over 2000 illustrations and a price guide are included.