Aladdin Backstage Video

Check it out:

Lion King Design Videos

Shrek Design Videos

Wicked Design Videos

Costumes:


Costume Maintenance:


Scenery: Design Concept


 The Oz Head

Scenery: Dragon Clock


 Lighting:
Projections:
 Sound:


Special Effects:


Hair & Makeup:


Choreography:


Stage Management:

Research Presentation

Final Sound Design Rubric

Here is the final rubric for your performance on Thursday. Please use the rubric to help put the best performance on as possible!

MS Performances: 
Emma
Dani & Louisa
Duda & Sofia S.
Sofia O. & Maria Paula
Agustina & Olivia

HS Performances: 
Chihiro & Montse
Siyeon & MinSeo
Artur

Dress Rehearsal

Now that you are ready with your sounds, you will need to add them to a Media Player and run a dress rehearsal.

Once you have all of your sounds/music recorded, import your sounds to a theatre playback program. MAKE a playlist in order of the cues you made on the Sound Cue Sheet. (Make sure all of your sounds are the correct sound files--MP3 or WAVs.) Many people use programs like iTunes, but for theatre shows, we use the following program to allow better flexibility: 

MultiPlay (PCs) or 

QLab (Macs) **NOTE: I had a lot of trouble with this version of QLab. (It's quite a bit more complicated that previous versions.) So, I would recommend using iTunes if you haven't already started working with QLab.

Sound Board Operator

1) ONE member of your team (the sound board operator) will need to download to their computer.

2) Sound Board operator should upload the sounds and make sure they are in the correct order

3) Play with using the GO buttons and how to move quickly to next cue.

Stage Manger -- You are in charge of "calling"the cues. You need to prepare your script to be able to communicate clearly with your Sound Board Operator.

There are two terms you will need to know "Standby" and "GO!" You will need to annotate your script in the following manner (using your pencil).

Stage Manager: (a few lines before the line to have the cue play) "STANDBY Q# __________"

Sound Board Operator: (moving hand to cue/go button) "Standing by."

Stage Manger: (at the exact moment the sound should play) "Q# GO!"

Sound Board Operator: (pushes the GO button)

________________________

Once you have completed all of these actions, you should practice running the cues on your own and then with the actors! 

How to Mix Using Audacity

Link to Practice Sound Files

After downloading Audacity, you can IMPORT the practice sounds and begin experimenting.

Once you have a mix you like, you will need to EXPORT (as a WAV). Be sure to include YOUR name in the practice file!

Then you can upload into the Practice Sample File!

Example of Final Mix.
(Sources: Mixed using sounds from Soundbible.com & Bensound.com)
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If you get lost, here's a quick refresher to help you out! LINK

Audacity Interface

source: howtogeek.com

1. Audio controls: The standard controls – pause, play, stop, skip backward, skip forward, and record – for the project as a whole.
2. Toolbar: In order, from top-left to bottom-right: Selection, Envelope, Draw, Zoom, Time Shift, and Multi-Tool Mode.
3. Level meters: The left one is for output, and the right is for input.  Clicking on the the input meter will actively monitor audio levels, and right clicking will give you options to change the refresh rate.
4. Level sliders: Change the volume level for both output and input, and the drop-down menu to the immediate right is to select an input.
5. Shortcut bar: Shortcuts to quick actions – such as cut, paste, insert silence, etc – and for zooming.
6. Audio tracks: The top of this area has the timeline, and any audio tracks will appear here.  More on that in a bit.
7. Selection tools: Here, you can choose where to start selection by time, and then choose to put in an end time, or a length of selection.

How to do Sound Design...

When you are creating sound design, you need to be aware of the process. Here's the basics of what you need to do!

A) Read the SCRIPT! Each time with a different purpose:
    1) Understanding the story
    2) Think about MOODS in each scene (and when they change). Identify the specific moments for specific SOUNDS--jot these down in the margins or on a DRAFT Sound Cue Sheet. Sample Sound Cue Sheet.

B) Meet with the director & find out what her/his vision is for the show. What types of music, sounds and mood does s/he want to bring out?

C)Refine and complete your Sound Cue Sheet (your planned cues). Here is the cue sheet we will be using. Notice there are LETTERS for cues (numbers are used for lighting cues!)

Solo = 10-15 Cues including:
Partners = 15 Cues including: 

• At least one (1) voiceover (Label with "VO")
• At least two-four (2-4)  homemade sound effects (Label with "Homemade") 
• At least three (3) edited sound effects (Labeled as "FXed")
• At least one (1) mixed music piece (Label as "Mixed". Be sure to include original in the sound folder)

D) FIND or MAKE your Sound Cues! Decide which cues are going to be "LIVE" and which will be recorded! Pay attention to using sound which you have the right to use! Be aware of copyright laws and the fact that artists work is not free. You must have permission to use work!

Some open source sites:
SoundCloud
Jamendo
Freesound.org'
Soundbible.com
BBC Sound Effects Library

How to MIX/Edit Cues:
Audacity is a great program for recording any sound and mixing it together;
GarageBand is helpful for making your own music and tunes, but only available on Macs.
LMMS is an open-source program that those with Windows can use. (Those interested in more programs can check them out here)

E) Save your edited sounds into Google Drive. Make sure you label them correctly. For example:
A.PreshowMusic.mp3 (CueLetter.Description.mp3).

F) Once you have all of your sounds/music recorded, import your sounds to a theatre playback program. MAKE a playlist in order of the cues you made on the Sound Cue Sheet. (Make sure all of your sounds are the correct sound files--MP3 or WAVs.) Many people use programs like iTunes, but for theatre shows, programs like MultiPlay (PCs) or QLab (Macs) allow better flexibility for our needs.)

G)  Try it out in the space! Run practices with speakers, microphones & levels.

H) Practice with actors to get your timing! This is known as a TECHNICAL REHEARSAL!

Scripts & Partners

We're on a Mission -- Maria Paula & Sofia O.
The Game -- Agustina & Olivia
Packing -- Duda & Sofia S.
Popular -- Emma
Clarissa & Rose --MinSeo & Siyeon
First Date? -- Louisa & Dani
Roots -- Montse & Chi

Sound Design Summative

For this project you and your partner will use digital sound tools and your creativity to design the sound for a short play. You both will be designers, but for the performance, one will be the stage manager & the other will be the sound board operator.

You will have to select a short play to use. Below are a list of possible resources. Keep in mind that you will be sound designing the play, so choose wisely! No two groups can use the same play! 

YouthPlays 2 Person Scenes

For your final project you must select a script that will allow for 15+ sound cues (if you're working alone 10-15).  A total of only 2 cues can be repeated cues. Your design should include sound effects, voiceover & music. This material should come from a combination of sources including material that you record, pull from pre-recorded music and sound effects, and synthesized/sampled material.  

You must include the following:

• At least 1 voiceover
• At least 2-4 homemade sound effects
• At least 1 MIXED sound effect
• A range of music and sound effects

Your sound effects and music MUST be royalty free or creative commons. You cannot simply use YouTube songs!

This is a storytelling exercise as much as a digital sound project. In many cases, the script for the scene you choose may tell you very little specifically about what sounds should be heard but will tell you the story that needs to be told. It is up to you to determine how to tell this story with sound and which sounds and digital effects you will use.

Important Dates

Script Chosen --Due at start of class Thursday, May 16

Preliminary Cue Sheet Complete– Due end of class Thursday, May 16

Designer’s Concept—A description of the mood/tone for sounds you would like to have-- Due end of class Monday, May 20

Sound Design Folder Complete—Sounds labeled correctly; in chronological order of cues--Due at start of class Wednesday, May 22
Dress Rehearsal, Friday, May 24
Final Performances, Tuesday, May 28 & Thursday, May 30

Expectations:

• Clear concept for the tone/mood for the show seen throughout the design
• Sound quality in recording & editing
• Overall Organization & Formatting
• Punctuality & Professionalism

Sound Design

A. Sound Design: Robert Dudzic



B. Sound Design: Robert Kaplowitz

After watching your assigned video, leave a comment with the following:
*2 things you realized or learned
*1 question/wondering that the video inspired

Old Time Radio Shows & Sound Design

Watch and see how sound design was done BEFORE modern technology! How many sounds can you hear?

Audio Research -- Sound Design

The original slides (and links) are in MS. GRIMES' INSPIRATIONAL NOTEBOOK on the sidebar ----------->>>

Alice in Wonderland -- Final Costume Summative

You have been working quite hard on the costume designs over the past few months! I have received so many positive comments about how VIBRANT and WONDERful the costumes were! You should feel proud of your work!!  Parabens!

You will be given a summative grade for each of the three areas. Here is the rubric.

Here are the final elements you need to turn in for your final summative grades. Due at the start of class on Wednesday, May 8.

1) Original Design -- Include your original designs, along with labeled elements & visual research
2) *Realized Costume -- A photo image of the finalize costume (*This will also be assessed with the Production Process, as we filled out throughout the process.)

Here is a link to the Alice Photos. (Be sure to cite Mr. Van Ballegooijen if you use any of these!)

3) Write Up (See Below)

Part One: Original Design

1. Describe the character and what the clues from the script tell us about this character. (Perhaps add a line from the show?) 
2. What were the specific choices that you made in your original design? What role did the design elements (color, shape, texture, pattern) play in your choices? Why did you make these choices? 
3. What role did visual research have in your design? 

Part Two: Creating the Costume

• Describe the process of creating the costume. 
• Throughout the process, how did you have to change or alter your plans? Explain the reasoning for this. 
• What role did the practicality of the actor USING the costume affect your costume design? 
• How was the original design different from the finalize design? Are you pleased with the finalized design? Why or why not? 

Part Three: Costume Designer

• Explain a difficulty you encountered throughout the production process. How were you able to resolve it OR if you weren't able to resolve it, how might you have dealt with it differently? 
• What was a success that you had throughout the process? 
• Overall, what did you learn/realize about being a costume designer? 

Final Alice in Wonderland -- Costume Summative!

Production To-Do List!!

IMPORTANT: Link to MASTER Costume Sheet.
This is where we will stay organized with what we are making and the status of each costume!

April 17 -- All costumes must be completed fully! 

1) Status of your costume: 

• Image of your design added
• Materials needed 

Missing Work from:

1. Siyeon
2. Artur
3. Maria Paula
4. Sofia S.
5. Duda
6. Agustina

Images needed:

• Montse
• Chihiro 
• All the students listed above

2) YouTube DIY Tutorial: 
Each person must watch at least one tutorial that would be helpful for them to create an item on your costume. (add to the MASTER document!)

For example Large Paper Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PHVF6e71M4

3) Get to work!

1. Gather your materials & supplies
2. Build, create! 
3. Clean up
4. Update your status on the MASTER sheet
5. Help others

4) Problem-solve! 
If you're missing something....How can you help others?
How can you make sure that this time isn't wasted?

Don't forget to check yourself on the Daily Production Rubric

Design & Materials List

We will begin production next class. Ms. Kent and I will be heading to 25 de Marco to
pick up supplies we don't have, so it's important that you have the materials needed listed here.

For the next steps, it’s important to clearly show the design & what materials you would like.

PLEASE ADD A DOCUMENT TO THE SHARED FOLDER (HERE is the link.)

1. Take a photo/screenshot of your design (with the feedback applied) & add it here
2. Afterward, make a DETAILED MATERIALS LIST of each item you will need to

make your costume a reality!

Due Tuesday -- 8:00 am.

For example:

Part 1: Design

Part 2: Materials Needed

1. White cotton dress shirt
2. Black neck tie
3. Large Safety Pins (to decorate the tie)
4. Red/green plaid schoolgirl skirt
5. White and black tulle skirt
6. Black leather combat boots
7. Hoop earrings
8. Flowery backpack
9. Barbie doll

Elevator Pitch -- Costume Design

For Friday, you need to complete your ideas for a Costume Design. Using your sketch book, you should have a detailed sketch that outlines the following:

Your costume should:

• Show the details of your design, including hair & make-up
• Meet the requirements of the script
• Give hints to the audience about the character and his/her personality
• Utilize the Director's Concept -- TRANSFORMING the MUNDANE TO MAGICAL! 
• Incorporate meaningful Design Elements (colors, lines, patterns, shapes, fit) 
• Be practical.  We can actually find the materials to make/build the costume. 
• Be safe for the actor to use. 

Elevator Pitch: Link to worksheet

On Friday, each designer will have the amount of time it takes to leave the classroom, go down the elevator to the first floor and return to the classroom to explain your concept for the costume production. The director will ask you the following questions: 

• Describe the design & your intentions as a designer. How have you used inspiration from visual research?
•  What are the elements of your design? Why did you choose to use these design elements? How do these give clues about your character?
• How does your design meet the requirements of the script/story and the character?
• How does your design meet the requirements from the Director? (Director’s Concept “Transforming the Mundane to Magical”?)
• How are you planning on making this piece?
• What materials will you need? How will we get these materials?
• How are you ensuring safety of the actors?
• Are there any limitations you have due to time or budget?
• Other questions or concerns?

Mundane Cinderella
Designed by: Isabel Park
Actor: Sofia Pricolo

Magical Cinderella Transformation
Designed by: Isabel Park
Actor: Sofia Pricolo

Alice -- Visual Research

I would like to share some of the inspirational images I have created throughout the process. LINK

Take some time to add some visual research for your character. This includes looking at the ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS from Lewis Carroll, along with research about the different animals

Homework:
Find 6-10 inspirational images (including some from the original drawings). Be sure to include this in your Inspirational Notebook! Include written explanation of your choices!

Alice in Wonderland Important Links

Here are a few of the links that you will need for designing the costumes for this unit: 

1) Script

2) Songs

3) Link to Character Information Sheet: Please complete with YOUR character's information!

Set Design Examples

In every set design, the designer is trying to give clues to the audience about the space. Most often, these clues give you an understanding of:

*The Place -- Where exactly is the story taking place?
*The Time
    a) Era -- Is it set in the future? In a historical period? In contemporary times?
    b) Time of Day / Season
* The Mood -- How does it feel to be in this place?

Here are some of the set designs for you to analyze. LINK HERE.

Inspiration Notebook: 
In order to build your repertoire of Theatrical Set Design, I'd like you do some Visual Research in which you find sets that are interesting and intriguing. These can be from shows that you've seen (or not). Just be sure to include the correct citation.

Be sure to include an explanation as to why you were inspired to choose this particular set and what stands out for you. Label each image according to which criteria you used.  

Ensure that the images are in the LARGEST setting possible (without overtaking the whole page).  Each piece must must include the following citing information: 

1) Source (What website did you get it from?)

2) Title of the Play that the Set Design 

*3) Theatre Company that produced the play

*4) Set Designer

*5) Date of Production

You can find the images anywhere, but here is a link to Set Designers may be helpful (but be aware that you might need to click around): Theatre Links. 

Try to find 10 Sets that meet the following criteria:

1) Set that clearly demonstrates MOOD
2) Set that excels with its use of a strong COLOR SCHEME
3) Set that uses LIGHT (and/or Shadow) to set the stage

4) Set that with a strong sense of LINES
5) Set that uses TEXTURE effectively

6) Set that clearly marks MODERN REALITY  (REALISM)

7) Set that show the REALITY of a HISTORICAL TIME PERIOD (REALISM)
8) Set that shows an ABSTRACT idea or CONCEPT (SYMBOLIC)

9) 2 sets that you particularly enjoy 

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FOR EXAMPLE: 

"Medea" designed by Richard Finkelstein for James Mason University's production in 2007
(Image courtesy of: rfdesigns.org)

Abstract Design: This is an abstract design because the broken tiles, along with the gauzy background is not realistic. I really appreciate this design because it puts in a place, with space to work in without being a realistic. The tiles suggest a Mediterranean locale-- Greece? One assumes with the Greek myth of Medea this is Greece. The broken pieces and fractured stage also suggests that the time period is turbulent and falling apart.  I'm sure it was an extremely time consuming process to realize (especially the design within the tiles). 

Professional Costume Videos

For fun, check out the videos of from the professional productions -- Wicked, Lion King and Shrek:

Shrek Costumes:

Wicked Costumes:


Costume Maintenance:

Lion King Costumes: 

Design Write Up

You should include the following information in your write up:

*Describe your character, both as a superhero and alter-ego. Describe the powers they have and their weakness. 

*Describe each of your designs clearly so that the words match the design

*Explain the specific choices that you made and WHY you made these choices (use your planning sheet!)

*Reflect on the overall strengths & weaknesses of the design and what you took away from creating these two designs. 

(after production)

*Describe the production process with creating the costume 

Here's a link to a sample Costume Design Write Up.

Costume Summative

Part 1-- Design
Create a complete costume design for your both:
1) SUPERHERO/SIDE-KICK/VILLIAN and...
2)  ALTER-EGO that incorporates meaningful:

• Visual Research
• Color Scheme 
• Design Elements (Fit/Shape, Texture , Line, Symbolism)
• Connection to the other team designs 
• At least one prop 

Part 2--Write Up
Through your written explanation be able to explain the specific choices and how they were incorporated into your design.

Part 3 -- Realized Design

Costume Design Rubric

In Class:
Monday -- Finalizing designs
Wednesday -- Using the costume room to realize your design
Friday -- Final due at the end of class! 

Symbolism in Costumes

What is a symbol?

What symbol do you see here? What does it represent?

What do you think the super powers here represent? 

Color Schemes in Costumes - Day 2

What role does COLOR play in costumes? 

(Class Discussion): What color costumes might you use for the following characters?  Why?

• A scientist in the Sahara Desert
• A scientist in the Amazon ForestRoyalty
• A strong main character who has a loud personality
• A calm, soothing therapist
• A prisoner who has broken out
• A couple attending an elegant dinner party

What do you notice about these costumes? How does color play a role in the costumes and story? 

Strong use of Color to bring the OZ characters together in "Wicked"
Source: wickedtour.co.uk

What about COLOR SCHEMES? 

Use of Complementary Colors:
These are colors that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel. The use of complementary colors creates a strong contrast, for those who are wanting to stand out!

Complementary Colors:

Red & Green

Blue & Orange

Yellow & Purple

Complementary Colors Scheme (courtesy of: appleandpearwardrobe.com)

Strong choices with an accent choice. Looks well put together.

Split Complementary Scheme: 

Split-Complementary Color Scheme for Fish
Seussical The Musical

Use of Analogous Colors--This is when you use 3 colors that are next to one another in the color wheel. This helps to create a balanced, yet put-together look.

Analogous Colors:

Analogous color costumes for Whoville Citizens
Seussical The Musical

Monochromatic Scheme: 

This color scheme helps to create a strong connection with the color and its symbolism, without overwhelming the eye. 

Paper Dolls (Individual Work)

For your three paper dolls, develop three alter-egos for your superheroes, sidekicks & villains.
Using your character descriptions, create a color design for the character. You must use three of the four color schemes: 

1. Monochromatic
2. Complementary OR Split Complementary
3. Analogous

Make sure you are able to justify WHY you chose each color and color scheme. What does this color shows about his/her personality.

Superhero Groups: 
1) Share your Alter-Ego Paper Dolls with your group.
2) Discuss what colors you think the color schemes should be for each character. In what ways will they complement / contrast one another?

Individual Superhero Costume: 
Using your knowledge of color schemes, symbolism along with the conversations you had in your groups, add color to your superhero/sidekick/villain costume. (If you don't finish this is homework.)

Use of Color in Costumes - Day 1

Many times designers will use color to create an association with that color to a concept or mood. There are some physiological and cultural meanings and symbolism for color. For example:

Red Mood Board courtesy of: advocate-art.com

What words do we associate with the color red?

Think about: What does each color symbolize?

Click for Link to International Color Symbolism

THINK ABOUT:
What is something interesting you learned, realized or pondered from watching this video?
What is one thing that this video made you wonder about regarding color and design?

Inspiration Notebook

Here's the link to the Class Inspiration Notebook.

Please make a copy with your name and share with Ms. Grimes via email!

Costume Design Analysis

Link to Costume Slide Show

Shazam!

The Unconventional Superhero!

Superhero Color Schemes

Superheroes

Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Rio Olympics' Opening Ceremony is an amazing use of design, imagery and intenionality. How were they able to convey ideas in such a large space? (Start at 18:00)