Course Title: INTDSN 52, Production Design for Film and TV
Units: 3
Date Submitted: Feb., 1996
Updated: April, 2007
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1. Catalog Description:

   Prerequisite: INTDSN 32 and 28(43)

   This studio course features hands-on skills in production design for film and TV. The course specifically focuses on design analysis, development, design, and presentation. Students learn to research and develop an individual project from script to screen. Students produce set designs for both a Feature Film and a TV Commercial.

2. Required Text and References:
   • Woodbridge, Patricia. Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World: Focal Press, 2000, 1st edition. (ISBN: 0-240-80424-4)
   • Fellowes, Julian. Gosford Park: Newmarket Press, 2002, 1st edition (ISBN: 1-55704-531- 3)
   • LoBrutto, Vincent. The Filmmaker’s Guide to Production Design: Allworth Press, 2002 (ISBN: 1-58115-224-8)
3. Course Objectives:

   Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

   1. Breakdown a scripts and determine the important visual elements that will tell the story visually.
   2. Create design concepts that satisfy the requirements of the script and the director.
   3. Research and develop the designs using tear sheets, books, pictorial research, product catalogs, millwork catalogs, magazines and fine art to create your design concepts.
   4. Learn the structure and process of a motion picture and television Art Department. Learn the duties and responsibilities of all the members of the Art Department as well as rest of the Production Team.
   5. Gain experience in sketching, drafting, decorating, model building, rendering and presentation skills and use these skills to create projects suitable for portfolio.
   6. Demonstrate professional presentation skills in completed projects.
4. Student Learning Outcome(s):

   The student will:

   1. Students will use tear sheets, books, pictorial research, product catalogs, millwork catalogs, magazines and fine art to create a conceptual design source book appropriate to a given design problem.
   2. Students will develop, prepare, and assess drawings and other presentation materials for inclusion in a professional portfolio.
5. Methods of Presentation:
   
   • Illustrated lecture/ discussions
   • Visual presentations and materials
   • Texts
   • Guest Speakers
   • Student projects
   • Critiques
   • Handouts
6. Course Content:
   

   Percentage of Term / Topic

       
   • 7%     Introduction of script analysis principals.
   • 7%     Script breakdown, character analysis, and concept development.
   • 10%   Stage sets and location shooting, set sketches and their development into illustrations.
   • 5%     Stage set elevations and details.
   • 15%   Development of white models. Color renderings of set illustrations.
   • 10%   Set decoration principals and practices.
   • 6%     Commercial Projects: Differences and similarities between Full length Feature Projects and TV Commercials.
   • 10%   Set break down. Development of storyboard and thumbnail sketches.
   • 15%   Development of Presentation Boards.
   • 10%   Present TV Commercial In class.
   • 5%     Final Exam
   • 100% Total
7. Methods of Evaluation:
   

   (Actual point distribution will vary from instructor to instructor but approximate values are shown.)

   Topic / Percentage

   • Completed Projects  60%
   • Work in class  10%
   • Student Participation  10%
   • Exams  20%
   • Total: 100%
   • Grades are determined on a percentage basis:
   • Grading:
   • A = 91% to 100%
   • B = 81% to 90%
   • C = 71% to 80%
   • D = 61% to 70%
   • F = Below 60%