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Ashland Center for Theatre Studies

VectorWorks for the Theatre

July 28-August 1, 2008
Ashland, Oregon

There are still a few spaces left in this course - apply now!

A weeklong three-credit graduate level course geared toward high school and college theatre educators, introducing the basics ofcomputer-aided design using the professional CAD package VectorWorks Spotlight. 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 (OSF) production of The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler
• Come away with groundplan 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 posses 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

Evening Schedule

Application Information

Space is limited to twenty students. There are still a few spaces left in this course - apply now!

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. 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 $810
Materials/tickets $116

An application deposit of $50 ($80 if application postmarked after March 1) must accompany your application if you are not also applying for the Master of Theatre Studies.

Room and Board

Single room $324
Double room $199
 Meal plan $154

Cancellation and refund policy

Once you are accepted, all but $50 of your payment ($80 ifapplication received after March 1) will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by May 30. From May 31 to June 30 we will refund 50 percent of fees. No refunds will be made after June 30.

The Ashland Center for Theatre Studies is a program of the SOU Department of Theatre Arts. The SOU Department of Theatre Arts offers an outstanding undergraduate theatre program with BFA, BA, and BS degrees in theatre. SOU is the designated Center of Excellence in the Fine and Performing Arts in the Oregon University System.