The books in the CLR are arranged by topic using Library of Congress classification system. Here are a few call number ranges to explore:
PN1600-3307 Drama
PN1660-1693 Technique of dramatic composition
PN1993-1999 Motion pictures
PN1997-1997.85 Plays, scenarios, etc.
PN2000-3307 Dramatic representation. The theater
PN2061-2071 Art of acting
PN2085-2091 The stage and accessories
TR250-265 Cameras
TR287-500 Photographic processing. Darkroom technique
TR845-899 Cinematography. Motion pictures
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As the only training ground for production designers in the country, the program seeks to capitalize on the growth of this field and create an in-depth program of study that will give students a solid foundation to work in today’s theater and film industry.
The Theater Arts Production Design program provides students with a multitude of foundation courses that will equip them with the history, theories, skills and facility to effectively communicate their ideas and processes through visual and auditory forms intended for the stage. Students conduct dramaturgical research and produce artworks as a means to apply fundamental theories, concepts and techniques. Through coursework and practice, students experience a position of responsibility to create, examine and collaborate under various theater productions.
The Film Production Design program provides students with a multitude of foundation and practical courses that will equip them with the history, theories, skills and facility to effectively communicate their ideas and processes through visual forms intended for moving images. Students will go through the rudiments of designing, building and capturing scenes for the camera through coursework and practice. Students experience a position of responsibility to create, examine and collaborate under various aspects of film-making.
This course guide gathers in one place carefully evaluated and selected resources on culinary arts available and accessible at the CLR and its subscribed databases. Books (both print and electronic) are categorized per course; while journals, magazines and online databases are recommended for the entire Production Design program.
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This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of costume design and technology. Students will be immersed in developing characters in different texts through costume and will learn how to communicate design choices both visually and verbally through rendering techniques and research. The course will expose students to the elements and procedures that are utilized in the costume design and execution process. The lab section of this course will give the student the opportunity to participate in the construction of costumes and wardrobe for different characters.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of costume design and technology. Students will be immersed in developing characters in different texts through costume and will learn how to communicate design choices both visually and verbally through rendering techniques and research. The course will expose students to the elements and procedures that are utilized in the costume design and execution process. The lab section of this course will give the student the opportunity to participate in the construction of costumes and wardrobe for different characters.
The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development.
The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development.
The course is an exploration of the history of costume design in western civilization from the classical period to the 19th Century. Through film and slide-illustrated lectures, the course examines the evolution of the different silhouettes of costuming for male and female from each period and explore the significance of costumes in relation to the political, cultural, social and economic conditions.
The course is an exploration of the history of costume design in western civilization from the classical period to the 19th Century. Through film and slide-illustrated lectures, the course examines the evolution of the different silhouettes of costuming for male and female from each period and explore the significance of costumes in relation to the political, cultural, social and economic conditions.
The course is an in-depth study of the historiography of Western scenic practices and architectural structures from the classical to the early 19th century. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an in-depth study of the historiography of Western scenic practices and architectural structures from the classical to the early 19th century. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
Introduction to Production Design
The course introduces students to ideas and approaches to the study of production design for the theater that includes scenery, costumes and lighting. The course covers elements and principles of design specifically for the theater and how from a visual perspective, a story can be told. Projects provide a chance for students to experiment using text analysis and concept on the different disciplines with the building blocks of design.
Introduction to Production Design
The course introduces students to ideas and approaches to the study of production design for the theater that includes scenery, costumes and lighting. The course covers elements and principles of design specifically for the theater and how from a visual perspective, a story can be told. Projects provide a chance for students to experiment using text analysis and concept on the different disciplines with the building blocks of design.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.
This course is an introduction to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
This course is an introduction to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
The course is a hands-on, workshop course wherein the student learns the basic rudiments of stage and set construction by physically handling and utilizing tools and materials in order to create sets and scenery for theater and film.
The course is a hands-on, workshop course wherein the student learns the basic rudiments of stage and set construction by physically handling and utilizing tools and materials in order to create sets and scenery for theater and film.
The course explores the business component of students who specializes in the different aspects of production such as design, stage and production management. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest.
The course explores the business component of students who specializes in the different aspects of production such as design, stage and production management. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest.
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from classical foundations through the 18th Century. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from classical foundations through the 18th Century. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.
The course introduces students to the use of established software programs and peripheral hardware employed in the creation of complete and accurate designs and preparation of drawings used in scenographic (set, stage, scenery) and theatrical environments, as well as investigates new and emerging software programs and peripheral hardware, as they become available.
The course introduces students to the use of established software programs and peripheral hardware employed in the creation of complete and accurate designs and preparation of drawings used in scenographic (set, stage, scenery) and theatrical environments, as well as investigates new and emerging software programs and peripheral hardware, as they become available.
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.
This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.
This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.
The course is an exploration of the history of set design from the different Asian countries namely India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an exploration of the history of set design from the different Asian countries namely India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.
The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.