Ashland Center for Theatre Studies
- Current A La Carte Courses:
- Survey of Dramatic Literature (online)
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Costume Crafts: Dyeing and Distressing
- Mask Making & Movement
- VectorWorks for the Theatre
- The Director and the Rehearsal Process
- Past A La Carte Courses:
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Shakespeare: Text to Performance
- Stage Combat
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Intelligent Use of Automated Lighting
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Shadow Puppetry: Writing, Design, Performance
- Choreography for Musical Theatre
- Costume Crafts From Head to Toe
- Dramaturgy
- Voice & Movement for the Actor
- Theatrical Combat Certification
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A La Carte Course
VectorWorks for the Theatre
July 25-30, 2010
Ashland, Oregon
A weeklong three-credit graduate level course geared toward high school and community college theatre educators, introducing the basics of computer-aided design using the professional CAD package VectorWorks Spotlight 2010. In addition to being the entertainment industry's standard CAD platform, VW is also the only major CAD program available for both computer platforms, so no matter if your school is Mac or PC, there's a version of VW for you.
- Demystify computer-aided design with VectorWorks
- Create two-dimensional ground plans, elevations, and section views of scenic designs quickly and efficiently
- Produce 3-D virtual models easily from the two-dimensional work
- Generate lighting plots that interface with your hook-ups and other lighting paperwork
- Learn how to save time and keep better records of the design work for your productions
- Explore an additional free, downloadable software that you can teach your students
- Attend the Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of She Loves Me
- Come away with a ground plan and basic lighting plot of your school theatre venue on your own thumbdrive -- ready to make your next production more efficient!
Important Notes:
This is not a class for the computer novice. As pre-requisite, it is essential that you are fully versed in basic personal computing skills. Previous experience with other design programs (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Canvas, Freehand, etc) is not required but is certainly a plus.
You must also possess a basic understanding of traditional drafting terminology and methods. Once you are accepted, we will send you textbook information for study prior to beginning the course.
Faculty
Sean O'Skea, Scenic Design faculty at SOU
Daily Schedule
| 7:00-8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00-11:00 am | Morning Session |
| 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 pm | Afternoon Session I |
| 3:30-5:30 pm | Afternoon Session II |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Dinner |
Evening Schedule 2010
| Sunday 7/25 | Welcome, Orientation, OSF Play She Loves Me |
| Monday 7/26 | Homework |
| Tuesday 7/27 | Homework |
| Wednesday 7/28 | Homework |
| Thursday 7/29 | Homework |
Application Information
Application deadline is postmarked March 1, 2010. Space is limited to sixteen students.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree or permission of the instructor. ACTS Master of Theatre Studies students get first priority. This course may serve as one of the required additional 3-credit courses toward the Master of Theatre Studies degree.
Complete the a la carte Application Form and include application deposit and resume. Note: ACTS Master of Theatre Studies applicants do not need to send additional deposit and resume; simply check the box on the Master of Theatre Studies Application Form indicating you also want to attend this course.
We will send notification letters postmarked no later than March 19, 2010. At that time we will send you your pre-session assignment. You will be billed separately by SOU for your tuition and housing.
Fees
Tuition $897
Materials/tickets $116
An application deposit of $50 ($80 if application postmarked after March 1, 2010) must accompany your application if you are not also applying for the Master of Theatre Studies.
2010 Room and Board
Single room $324
Double room $219
Meal plan $170
