2015-2016 Catalog

FVM 204 Art Direction

3 Credit hours      60 Contact hours

Introduces the historical and organizational role of the Art Director, script analysis technique, the research and pre-visualization process, and the parameters of the set. Students will explore the emotional content of artistic choices in regards to set, props, wardrobe and makeup. Analysis of character development and the characters' relationship to the space and the physical elements of the set will be explored. Students will learn to apply color and texture to support the story and character on a student production.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of ENG 121 and FVM 105, FVM 117, FVM 136, FVM 150, FVM 160 all (grade C or higher).