Theatre of the Eye

Theatre of the Eye is an Interdisciplinary Arts class taught by William Kramer.

Course Description
In this course we will consider design for theatrical productions of "The Chairs" by Eugene Ionesco. This seminal work of the absurdist theatre will be approached in a variety of ways. While the major emphasis will be on sets and costumes, we will begin our process by looking at the cultural context of the script, the dramaturgical work that must inform design choices and the collaborative process that mediates the design responses. How does a designer begin the process with a script? How can playwright intentionality be discerned? How can design elements be manipulated to support the text? Students will be responsible for two designs during the course of the semester. The final design presentation may be a collaborative effort. Together, the two design responses will constitute the project aspect of the course. Additionally, students will do presentations in dramaturgical research. This course satisfies Division I distribution requirements.

Learning Goals

 * Expressive
 * Project-based
 * Reading