Description
The Scenic Charge Artists Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop, providing guidance on pre-production organization, budgeting, sampling, sealing, efficiency, shop maintenance, leadership, collaboration, techniques, and sustainable practices. It is written for early career scenic artists and students of Scenic Art courses and includes access to online resources.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Scenic Charge Artists Toolkit is a comprehensive guide to managing a theatrical paint shop, providing a comprehensive overview of the various options available to scenic charge artists, as well as the fundamental expectations and responsibilities involved in planning and running a successful paint shop. This text covers a range of topics, from pre-production organization and budgeting to sampling, sealing, and practical lessons in efficiency and shop maintenance. It offers practical solutions for organizing a paint shop of any size, for any show, or for any company, including templates for labor and time estimation, tips on leadership and collaboration, techniques for painting and planning textures efficiently, and sustainable practices in health, safety, and wellness.
The book is designed specifically for early career scenic artists in theatre and students of Scenic Art courses, filling in the gaps of knowledge for scenic artists in budgeting, planning, and running shops in various settings, such as summer stock, educational institutions, or freelance working environments. It includes access to additional online resources, such as extended interviews, downloadable informational posters and templates for budgeting and organizing, and videos demonstrating the use of templates and the budgeting process.
In conclusion, The Scenic Charge Artists Toolkit is an essential resource for anyone seeking to excel in the field of theatrical paint shop management. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of shop management, offering valuable insights and techniques to help scenic charge artists succeed in their careers. Whether you are an aspiring scenic artist or a seasoned professional, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their skills and knowledge in this field.
Weight: 548g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367520762
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