2017-18 Fall
(HART 1045)
1 Credit | Can be used to fulfill Common Core Requirement (Core Elective: Arts Area)
Teaching Medium: English
Course Description
This course provides an introductory and interdisciplinary approach to teach students the theory, history and practice of the art of puppetry. Students will design and build shadow puppets, choreograph and rehearse a show, produce a sound track, design lighting and perform the show. Students will learn about basic puppet types, such as the difference between a puppet and a marionette. We will examine puppets from around the world and how technological innovations, especially lighting, sound, video and special effects, are changing puppetry. Students will see examples of actual puppets before they design and make their own.
- Appreciate the theory, history and practice of the art of puppetry
- Design and create a production (create puppets, design lights, sound & scenery)
- Rehearse and perform the puppet show in public
- Reflect on their performance critically in writing and class discussion
Week 1: Puppetry as an Art
Week 2: How does a “Mom & Pop” puppet company work
Week 3: Casting the Show
Week 4 - 5 : Designing and Making Puppets & Scenery
Week 6: Puppet Manipulation Techniques
Week 7: Designing Sound Tracks
Week 8: Rehearsal: Directing Each Other
Week 9: Lighting Design
Week 10: Videotaped Rehearsal
Week 11: “Dress” Rehearsal
Week 12: Performance
Week 13: Write a Reflection Report and Discuss the Experience in Class
- Shadow Puppets & Shadow Play, David Currell, Crowood, 28 April, 2008 (Amazon.com)
Enrolment Details
Course Registration : 24-25 Aug 2017Add/Drop : 01-14 Sep 2017
Instructor
Lydia AYERS
Assessment
| Attendance | 10% |
| Designing and building the show | 30% |
| Written Materials | 25% |
| Performance | 35% |
Class Schedule
Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:50
CYT-G009