The School of Performing

Arts
Design Realisation

Module Tutor: Beth Tearle

Module Code: THPR5011
2015 - 2016

AIM(S)

To develop students' understanding and application of the various processes of

design within the creation of a design installation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
In marking your work on this module your tutor expects you to:

critically reflect upon specified texts and dramatic genre from a theatre design
perspective;

examine and apply design methodologies in the exploration of a given

dramatic brief;

apply technical and production processes in the realisation of appropriately

complex design ideas;

organise their knowledge independently, through library, information and

creative resources.

CLASS SESSIONS
Week beginning January 4th
Monday

Class Session: The Expressionist Movement in Theatre & Cinema

Time: 10.00-1.00pm
Location: HG005
Study Task:
Research the artist groups known as Die Brucke and
Blaue Reiter. Choose members from each of these groups to
discuss and select examples of their artwork which reflect the
influences of German Expressionism.
Watch the Dr Caligari DVD special features and make relevant
notes on the Audio Essay.

Wednesday

Class Session: Fritz Langs Metropolis

Time: 10.00-1.00pm
Location: HG005
Study Task:
Look at the influence of Expressionism in architecture.
Identify examples of buildings designed by the following
architects; Bruno Taut, Hans Poelzig and Erich Mendelsohn
Watch and make relevant notes on the Metropolis DVD Disc 2
Extras Titled - The Metropolis Case

Friday

Class Session: Georg Kaisers From Morning to Midnight

Time: 10.00-1.00pm & 2.00-5.00pm
Location: RH002

Study Task:
Research the German Expressionist dramatists and playwrights;
Walter Hasenclever, Ernst Toller and Frank Wedekind.
Week beginning January 11th
Monday

Class Session: The Search for Style Analysing the text, gathering
research and visual & audio materials
Time: 10.00-1.00pm
Location: PA002

Wednesday

Class Session: Group Tutorials Initial ideas and sharing research

Time: 10.00-1.00pm
Location: PA002

Friday

Class Session: Developing research, ideas and planning your next

steps
Time: 1.45-5.45pm (Please book a 30min slot today, there
will be a sign-up facility on Moodle.)
Location: TBC

Week beginning January 18th

Monday

Class Session: Tutorials Practical and Creative Support

Time: 10.00-5.00pm (Please book a 45min slot today, there
will be a sign-up facility on Moodle.)
Location: PA002

Wednesday

Class Session: Presentation of Set and Costume Designs

Time: 10.00-1.00pm
Location: PA002

Friday

Class Session: Practical Work and Design Realisation

Time: 2.00-5.00pm
Location: Theatre Workshop

Week beginning January 25th

Monday

Class Session: Final Meeting and Presentation of Projection, LX

Designs/Plans and Sound Design Final Drafts
Time: 10.00am 11.00am
Location: PA002

This week PA002 is booked for project work. Please book group slots in the
schedule, there will be daily sign-up sheets for this week only!
You will also be able to book a number of tutorial sessions with me during the week.
Thursday

Class Session: Tech/Dress Rehearsal Project Presentations

Time: Schedule for today TBC

Location: PA002
Friday

Class Session: Final Project Presentations

Time: Schedule for today TBC
Location: PA002

ASSESSMENT
Coursework

100%

Practical Projects and Process Workbook:

How Will My Work on Design Realisation be Assessed?

Your ability to critically reflect upon specified texts and dramatic genre from a
theatre design perspective was:
This criterion relates to your capacity to analyse both the dramatic stimulus, Georg
Kaisers From Morning to Midnight, and reflect upon the visual and performance styles
of Expressionism. Use the study tasks included in the module booklet as a starting point
for you to research, from the perspective of a theatre designer, the influences of
Expressionism in Cinema, Theatre, Art and Architecture. Your understanding of the ideas,
styles and techniques employed by Expressionism should be demonstrated in both your
Process Workbook/Portfolio and your Final Project Presentation.
Your ability to examine and apply design methodologies in the exploration of a given
dramatic brief was:
This criterion relates to the process of design and your ability to apply those methods and
skills gained in the previous two modules on design principles and design process. It will
require organised, structured and creative exploration.
Your ability to apply technical and production processes in the realisation of
appropriately complex design ideas was:
This criterion assesses your ability to apply those developmental Level 4 skills in
technical and production practices. The issue here is how effectively you plan and
manage the realisation of your design ideas. This includes the ability to work as an
effective member of a production team. This criterion is assessed via your Process
Workbook/Portfolio and your Final Project Presentation.
Your ability to organise your knowledge independently, through library,
information and creative resources was:
This criterion assesses your ability to plan and organise your knowledge and research and
present the information through a range of sources. Good use of the module bibliography
and a structured approach to recording the process will assist you. This criterion also
assesses those developmental skills of reflection and critical analysis of your learning
throughout the whole process.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Books on Expressionism
Benson, R: German Expressionist Drama: Ernst Toller and Georg Kaiser 832.912 BEN.
Patterson, M: The Revolution in German Theatre 1900-1933 792.0943 PAT.
Gordon, M: Expressionist Texts 832.9 GOR.
Kracauer, S: From Caligari to Hitler: a Psychological History of German Film
791.430943 KRA.
Kuhns, D: German Expressionist Theatre: the Actor and the Stage 792.0943 KUH.
Nestrick, W. The Cabinet of Dr Caligari: The Abduction of Jane 791.43 WIE NES.
Ritchie, J.M: German Expressionist Drama 832.912 RIT.
Raabe, P: The Era of Expressionism 700.943 RAA.
Robinson, D: Das Cabinet des Dr Caligari 791.4372 ROB.
Schurer, E: German Expressionist Plays 832.912080115 SCH.
Fritz Lang (1890-1976)
Eisner, L: Fritz Lang 791.430233092 LAN EIS.
Jensen, P: The Cinema of Fritz Lang 791.430233092 LAN JEN.
McGilligan, P: Fritz Lang: the Nature of the Beast 791.430233092 LAN MCG.
Georg Kaiser (1878-1945)
Patterson, M: The Revolution in German Theatre 1900-1933 792.0943PAT.
Kaiser, G: Plays: Volume 2 832.912KAI.
Tyson, P: The Reception of George Kaiser 1915-45 832.912KAI TYS.
Willeke, A: George Kaiser and the Critics 832.912KAI WIL.
General Works
Styan, J B: Modern Drama in Theory and Practice Vol. 3, Expressionism and epic theatre
809.2 STY.
Books on Design, Technical and Production Processes
Design & Production:

Davis, T. Stage Design, Hove, Crans-Pres-Celigny: RotoVision, 2001.

Gillette, J.M. Theatrical Design and Production, Baltimore: Mayfield, 1999.
Malloy, K. The Art of Theatrical Design, Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 2014.
Moody, J.L. The Business of Theatrical Design, New York: Allworth, 2002.
(This is an e-Book available online and accessible via the Library catalogue)
Pecktal, L. Designing and Drawing for the Theatre, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1995.
Reid, F. Designing for the Theatre, London: A & C Black, 1996.
Wilson, C. The Handbook of Set Design, Ramsbury: Crowood, 2006.
Costume and Props:
Bicat, T. The Handbook of Stage Costume, Ramsbury: Crowood, 2006.
Cunningham, R. The Magic garment: principles of costume design, Prospect Heights,
Illinois: Waveland Press, 1989.
Govier, J. Create Your Own Stage Costumes, London: A & C Black, 1996.
Huaixiang, T. Costume craftwork on a budget: 3-D makeup, wigs, millinery, &
accessories, Amsterdam; Boston: Focal Press, 2007.
Huaixiang, T. Character costume figure drawing: step by step drawing methods for
theatre costume designers, Amsterdam; Boston: Focal Press, 2004.
Ingham, R. The costume technicians handbook, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann,
2003.
Kidd, M. Stage Costume: step-by-step, Ohio: Betterway Book, 1996.
Thorne, G. Designing stage costumes: a practical guide, Marlborough: Crowood, 2001.
Wilson, A. Making Stage Props, Marlborough: Crowood, 2003.
Lighting and Sound:
Fraser, N. Lighting and Sound, Oxford: Phaidon, 1988.
Fraser, N. Stage lighting explained, Marlborough: Crowood, 2002.
Gillette, J.M. Designing with Light: an introduction to stage lighting, California:
Mayfield Pub.Co, 1989.
Gloman, C.B. Scenic design and lighting techniques: a basic guide for theatre, Oxford:
Focal Press, 2007. (This is also an e-Book available online and accessible via the
Library catalogue)

Hays, D. Light on the Subject, New York: Limelight Editions, 1989.

Kaye, D. Sound and music for the theatre: the art and technique of design, New York:
Back Stage Books, 2009. (This is also an e-Book available online and accessible via
the Library catalogue)
Keller, M. Light fantastic: the art and design of stage lighting, Munich; New York:
Prestel, 1999.
Morgan, N. Stage Lighting for Theatre Designers, London: Herbert Press, 1995.
Oren Parker, W. Scene Design and Stage Lighting, Wadsworth; London: Cengage
Learning, 2009.
Shelley, S. A Practical Guide to Stage Lighting, Amsterdam; Boston: Focal Press, 2009.
Reid, F. The Stage Lighting Handbook, London: A & C Black, 2001.
Reid, F. Discovering Stage Lighting, Oxford; Boston: Focal Press, 1998.
Walne, G. Sound for Theatre, London: Black; New York: Routledge, 1990.
Scenic Art and Model Making:
Crabtree, S. Scenic Art for the Theatre: History, Tools and Techniques, Oxford:
Focal Press, 2004. (This is also an e-Book available online and accessible via the
Library catalogue)
Pecktal, L. Designing and Painting for the Theatre, Texas: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich,
1975.
Pinnell, W. H. Theatrical Scene Painting; a lesson guide, Carbondale: Southern Illinois
University Press, 2008.
Troubridge, E & Blaikie, T. Scenic Art and Construction: A Practical Guide,
Marlborough: Crowood, 2002.
Neat, D. Model-making: Materials and Methods, Ramsbury: Crowood, 2008.
Orton, K. Model-making for the Stage: a Practical Guide, Ramsbury: Crowood, 2004.
Winslow, C. The Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers, Ramsbury: Crowood,
2008.