THAD 396 - Computer Applications for Theatre Design

 

T & R 12:30-1:50 213 Watkins
Instructor - Win Lewis Office : 213 PAC
Office Phone :457-5247 Home Phone : 453-0880 Not after 10 PM
Office Hours: Please see EML IV Schedule

 

Calendar Objectives Assignments & Evaluations
Programs Due Date Policy Attendance Policy

 

Objectives
1) Introduce students to the basic (PC) computer technology
2) Learn Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
3) Use multiple programs to create computer generated design work
4) Import photos and slides to incorporate into design work
5) Create a design portfolio on the WEB

 

Computer Programs
Power CAD by Engineered Software
Adobe Photo Shop
Front Page Explorer & Editor by Microsoft

 

Assignments & Evaluations
CAD Project 1   15%
Photo Shop Exercise 1   5%
Photo Shop Exercise 2   5%
Photo & Slide Scanning Exercise   5%
Photo Shop Poster Project   15%
CAD Front Elevations   15%
Photoshop Painters Elevations   15%
WEB Page Portfolio   15%
Class Participation   10%
Total   100%

 

Due Date Policy
All assignments for this class have specific due dates. All assignments are
expected on the assigned day at the beginning of class. I will not accept any
assignments past 5 PM on the due date so please turn in what you have. If
the assignment is not finished by class time, but is turned in finished by 5pm
a penalty will be imposed, but the assignment will be accepted. All written
assignments must be typed (all computer users : the font may no larger than
12 Point, the margins no larger then one (1) inch, and please spell check.)


Attendance Policy
Theatre is an “Collaborative Art Form” that must be shared. Attendance for
this class is mandatory. Several of the projects will be creative pieces of
one form or another by or with your fellow classmates. It is unacceptable to not
share in their work. Each Student will be allowed 2 Unexcused Absences.

After this the following Penalties will Apply.
First Absence 1 Point = 1 point off Final Grade
Second Absence 1 Point + 2 Points = 3 Points off Final Grade
Third Absence 1 Point + 2 Points + 3 Points = 6 Points Off Final Grade Etc..
After 5 absences it will be an additional 5 points per class

 

Any student who, because of a disabling condition,
may require some special arrangements
in order to meetcourse requirements
should contact the instructor as soon as possible
to make necessary accommodations.

 

THAD 395 Calendar
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