Theatre 5261: Theatre Graphics 1

SYLLABUS
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Autumn 2014
3
U
Wed & Fridays, 9:35-10:55AM
Drake 1112

INSTRUCTOR:
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Chris Zinkon / Brad Steinmetz

Drake 083 / Drake 082
zinkon.3 / steinmetz.25
247-8960 / 688-7544
By Appointment / By Appointment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Examine drafting techniques and graphics presentation in relation to theatre design
and technology. To begin development of a digital design portfolio. To understand and develop a facility for
creating typical theatre drawings: ground plans, sections, front elevations and detail drawings. .
TEACHING METHOD: Lecture and Lab.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Drafting for the Theatre, Second Edition, Dennis Dorn and Mark Shanda, SIU Press, 2012.
Architects Scale Rule
Portable USB Drive
RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
The Backstage Handbook, Paul Carter, Broadway Press, 1994.
ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments will have specific due dates, as noted in the weekly syllabus. Late work is
generally not accepted, unless you obtain advance permission of the instructor or justified by a doctors note.
GRADING: Projects will be judged on completeness, clarity of presentation, accuracy & appearance.
Hand Lettering Exercise ........................................5%
CAD Text Exercise..................................................5%
Lines & Shapes Exercise ........................................5%
Orthographic Exercise ...........................................5%
Dimensioning Exercise ..........................................5%
Technical Drawing Exercise .................................10%
R&J Drafting Project ............................................30%
Photoshop Project ..............................................15%
Portfolio Project ..................................................20%
Total
100%

Grading Scale:
93 - 100.0
90 - 92.9
87 - 89.9
83 - 86.9
80 - 82.9
77 - 79.9
73 - 76.9
70 - 72.9
67 - 69.9
60 - 66.9
0 - 59.9

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ATTENDANCE: You are expected to be present, punctual and an active participant in every class session.
Attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Repeated absences and/or tardiness will affect your final grade.
One warning will be given prior to this rule going into effect.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or

establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term
academic misconduct includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated
by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors
shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For
additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentlife.osu.edu/csc/).

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES that have been certified by the Office for Disability
Services will be appropriately accommodated, and should inform the instructor as
soon as possible of their needs. The Office for Disability Services is located in 150
Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue; telephone 292-3307, TDD 292-0901;
http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, the OSU Student Safety/Escort Service is available after 7 p.m. by dialing 292-3322.

COURSE SCHEDULE
University calendar: http://registrar.osu.edu/staff/bigcalsem.asp
Week 1:
8/27 - W
8/29 - F

Course Overview / Professional Graphics Standards

TRI Visit

Week 2:
9/3 - W
9/5 - F

AutoCAD intro and text

Plotting; Lines and Shapes

Hand Lettering Exercise due

Week 3:
9/10 - W
9/12- F

Lines and Shapes contd

Professional Development & Online Services

CAD Text Exercise due

Week 4:
9/17 - W
9/19 - F

Orthographic Projection
Orthographic Projection contd

Lines and Shapes Exercise due

Week 5:
9/24 - W
9/26 - F

Dimensioning & Notation

Dimensioning & Notation contd

Orthographic Exercise due

Week 6:
10/1 - W
10/3 - F

Drawing Management Layer, Model & Paper Space

More Drawing Management blocks and images

Dimensioning Exercise due

Week 7:
10/8 - W
10/10 - F

Technical Drawings Construction Drawings

Technical Drawings contd

Week 8:
10/15 - W
10/17 - F

External References, importing & exporting

X-ref contd

Technical Drawing Exercise due

Week 9:
10/22 - W
10/24 - F

Guest Speaker R&J project introduction

R&J Drafting Project in-class work

Week 10:
10/29 - W
10/31 - F

R&J Drafting Project in-class work

R&J Drafting Project in-class work

Week 11:
11/5 - W
11/7 - F

Digital Images & Design

Photoshop

Week 12:
11/12 - W
11/14 - F

Photoshop
Photoshop work day

Week 13:
11/19 - W
11/21 - F

Portfolios
PowerPoint inserting images, graphics & media

Week 14:
11/26 - W
11/28 - F

NO CLASSES UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY

NO CLASSES UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY

Week 15:
12/3 - W
12/5 - F

Portfolio Project Work

First Draft of Portfolios / Individual Conferences

Final Exam:
12/12 - F

Present portfolio project at Final Exam slot

Friday Dec 12th 8:00am 9:45am

R&J Drafting Project due

Photoshop Project due

Portfolio Project due