Texas Christian University
Design
| Session1 | July 11 - July 16, 2010 CLOSED |
| Grades | 9 - College Freshman |
| Tuition | $1100 |
| Audition | No Audition Required |
Tuition includes room and meals
Grade entering in Fall 2010
Design Camp/Workshop Details
Workshop Head: Brian ClinninWhen you read a book or a play do visualize its locale? Do you see the characters in a setting? Have you ever wondered what the designer's role is on the artistic team? In this camp, you will be introduced to the basics of Theatre Design including design concepts, and exposure to scenic, lighting and costume design. Hands-on training will include projects in scene design and painting. You'll learn how to create some of the effects that turn a set into a story-telling work of art and be exposed to layout, color theory and professional equipment.
* Additional Camp/Workshop InformationStudents check in on Sunday. The workshop concludes with a "work in progress" showing on Friday. Students check-in between 1 - 2:30pm on the first day of camp. Flights should arrive into Dallas/Ft Worth(DFW) on the First Day of camp between 10am and 12pm. Flights should depart from Dallas/Ft Worth(DFW) on the last day of camp after 6pm. Transportation is available to and from Dallas/Ft Worth(DFW) for $30 each way. |
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Directors and Faculty
Brian Clinnin
Workshop Head
Brian Clinnin is a Scenographer who teaches and designs in several areas at TCU: scenery, lighting, costumes, makeup, and props. Prior to his recent move to Texas, Brian worked at Chicago Scenic Studios, building and painting scenery for projects including "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and "The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular." He was raised in Chicago and has earned a BFA in Illustration/Design and an MFA in Scenography from the University of Kansas. Brian has also studied painting at The Art Institute of Chicago and worked as a professional mural painter and union carpenter. Brian is a member of The United States Institute for Theatre Technology, and Theatre Without Borders. At TCU he has designed scenery and lights for The Laramie Project, scenery for Scapino and Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and scenery and costumes for Romeo and Juliet for the Trinity Shakespeare Festival.
Location Information
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas. Its mascot is the "horned frog" and its school colors are purple and white. Over the past few years the university has engaged in a multi-million dollar construction project which has led to the construction of four new residence halls, the new Brown-Lupton University Union, the Sam Baugh indoor football practice facility, Amon Carter Stadium renovations, a new campus bookstore, and a full renovation and addition to the School of Education. Construction is currently underway to replace the old Student Center with Scharbauer Hall.TCU values academic achievement, personal freedom and integrity, the dignity and respect of the individual, and a heritage of inclusiveness, tolerance and service.
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Dates, Directors, and Faculty subject to change without notice. The faculty is comprised of college professors representing their schools and professional industry artists. Images are of USPA programs, but may not represent actual program or location. Photos by Tito Deverya (UCLA TFT), and Lauren di Matteo.
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