Project Description
Assignments will be submitted through Canvas
This project can be done as a group project (2-3 people in a group). Or, it can be done as an individual project.
Description: Each group/individual will choose a script to base their project on. The script should either come from the 'approved script' list, or it should be approved by Mr. Faw.
Groups/individuals will create a portfolio based off of research/design of this script. Portfolio will include elements of directing, costume design, scenic design, publicity design, as well as one more design area of choice.
Description: Each group/individual will choose a script to base their project on. The script should either come from the 'approved script' list, or it should be approved by Mr. Faw.
Groups/individuals will create a portfolio based off of research/design of this script. Portfolio will include elements of directing, costume design, scenic design, publicity design, as well as one more design area of choice.
Project Schedule
- Dec 11: Final Decision for groups/individuals
- Jan 5: Deadline for script approval (scripts will be purchased for you, you do not have to buy your own)
General Project Assignments
General Project Assignments (these are assignments that all groups/individuals complete, not tied to a specific design area).
- Script Search and Selection
- Group Contract (this assignment is not required for individuals)
- Director's Reaction/Artistic Representation
- Storyboard Spreadsheet and Storyboard
- Design Vision Board
Project Design Assignments
Groups and individuals will be completing assignments and creating products for all four design areas listed below.
Costume Design Assignments
Scenic Design Assignments
Publicity Design Assignments
Area of Choice Design Assignments: Your group will choose a 4th area of design for your show and propose your product for approval by Mr. Faw. Like the design areas above, your proposal should include multiple different elements/artifacts, as well as a final product. Possible design areas include.
Costume Design Assignments
- Costume Plot
- Costume Research
- Select at least 2 costumes to design
- Rough sketches of costume ideas
- Final Costume Design (choose one from options below)
- Option 1: Two Costume Renderings with fabric swatches (watercolor)
- Option 2: Build/Create two Costumes, have a 'Costume Parade' with actors as characters, photo shoot
- Option 3: If you have a different idea, propose it to Mr. Faw for approval
Scenic Design Assignments
- Scenic Plot
- Scenic Research
- Select 1 scene from your play to design
- Rough sketches of scenic ideas
- Final Scenic Design (choose one from options below)
- Option 1: One Scale White Model of your scene
- Option 2: One scale Model (using other materials of your choice) of your scene
- Option 3: One digital 3D design model of your set
- Option 4: If you have a different idea, propose it to Mr. Faw for approval
Publicity Design Assignments
- Cast/Crew List and Bios
- Publicity Poster
- Playbill (standard size playbill, printed and folded...this should be a physical, printed copy of the playbill)
- Final Design Assignment: Social Media (Instagram) Design
Area of Choice Design Assignments: Your group will choose a 4th area of design for your show and propose your product for approval by Mr. Faw. Like the design areas above, your proposal should include multiple different elements/artifacts, as well as a final product. Possible design areas include.
- Movie Trailers
- Sound Design (if the show is heavy on sound elements)
- Properties Design (if the show is heavy on prop elements)
- Create a detailed, in depth website for your show
- Something else you want to do? Propose it to Mr. Faw for approval
Project Presentation
We will plan to have project presentations in class near the end of the school year. We will assign specific days once the school year starts.
We will plan to have project presentations in class near the end of the school year. We will assign specific days once the school year starts.