THEA212

This class covers the theory and techniques of scenic painting as used in film, theater, and television. Topics include: painting media, surfaces, tools, equipment, and techniques necessary to create realistic backdrops and other three-dimensional scenery as well as trompe-l'oeuil (trick of the eye) painting of two-dimensional scenery. Color mixing, scale, and lay-out techniques will be directly applied to a variety of hands-on projects such as wood-graining, brick, stonework, moldings, and ornamental detail. Students will create a portfolio of full scale paintings demonstrating these techniques. Lab Fee: $50.