Sample Lesson: Color Theory

Learning Objectives:

• Light waves and the anatomy of human eyes gives us the ability to see color

• Correct terminology when using color

• Primary and secondary colors of both pigment and light

• Reading an artists color wheel

• Differentiate the difference between additive and subtractive color mixing

• Understanding emotions that color can evoke

• Mixing pigment and light practically

Lecture:

•  PowerPoint

Lab:

• Color media with lighting instruments

• Additive color mixing with lighting instruments

• Mix paint using the three primary hues, black and white

  • Assignment: mix the secondary colors, two tints, two shades and two extra tones

 

Sample Lesson: Scenic Painting

Learning Objectives:

• The tools of professional scenic painting

• Picking the correct brush or roller

• Differentiate between the different types of paints and dyes

• Correct terminology for the different types of treatments used in professional theatre

• Priming different surfaces that are commonly used in professional theatre

• Painting a wood grain and wallpaper treatment

Lecture:

• PowerPoint

Lab:

• Prime different surfaces and show differences in treatments

• Break students into groups and show them two different paint treatments step by step

  • Assignment: each student will be expected to try and duplicate each step of both treatments