2310 Art Supplies

Drama 2310 does not require a textbook. The information necessary for an understanding of this course will be delivered in class through discussion, handouts, the web site and projects. If a concept or project assignment is not clear, the instructor can recommend appropriate readings to augment classroom instruction.

Class projects will require a variety of art supplies. Not all the listed supplies may be obtained at the Trinity Bookstore. You may find the supplies are more expensive on campus than by shopping at the several local art supply stores (Herwicks, Azels, Crafts Etc., Michaels, Etc.). Regardless, do plan to budget for supplies throughout the semester. Failure to complete an assignment because you could not afford to purchase the appropriate supplies is like failure to pass the midterm because you could not afford to buy the textbook. You may want to obtain all the supplies on this list now to avoid budgetary problems in the future.

Particularly at the outset of the course, magazines will serve as resource material for a variety of assignments. You will be required to clip examples from these magazines. I recommend you consider publications which include interesting advertisements, fashion photos, architectural details and those depicting nature.

Drawing Pad -- at least 11x14 (not newsprint)

Inexpensive tracing paper -- at least 11x17

#2 pencils

Ebony Pencils (soft lead)

Pencil Sharpener/s

A good eraser, not too abrasive. Bone-white colored erasers are usually fine.

Optional materials which may prove valuable are drafting or graphic supplies such as a T-square, triangles and a compass. A number of drama students own these tools and may be willing to sell them at reduced rates.

You will need a basic compliment of office supplies (scissors, transparent tape, glue, rubber cement, etc.).

Some projects may require special presentation to best represent artistic content. Presentation may be considered the external appearance of the creative idea much as appropriate dress creates a favorable impression of the talents you offer during an interview. You may which to mount or frame your work on illustration board, foam core, etc.; bind presentations; or construct a means through which to observe or frame the art work. As it is impossible to assume what presentations you will create, I suggest you acquire them as might be appropriate per each project.