Part performance, part design, part construction, this class will center around the creation of characters, fabricating them, and then bringing them to life.
We will also explore an overview of the history and use of puppets in storytelling and different forms of puppet performance. We will also look at different Puppetry practitioners practicing today.
Although we will discuss large scale, mixed media design work and practitioners, this class will center around soft goods, smaller scale puppetry
The class will culminate with students presenting a 1-2min performance with their created character/puppet.
Grading will be on class participation, design and execution, and how the student works to be able to bring their puppet to life.
Course includes a fee.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn/refine character design
- Learn/refine sewing and craft skills
- Learn/refine performance skills and animation of puppet
- Experience designing a character and giving it physical form and movement
- Articulate supportive criticism & communication
Delivery Method: Fully in-person
Prerequisites:
Students should submit an email (tillygrimes@bennington.edu) to the professor explaining their interest in the class and their background. Priority will be given to students whose plan intersects with the class content.
- Determination will be given based on a statement of interest or submission of work in related areas of study ( such as costume design, performance, character design, prop design, physical theater and of course prior puppet experience). A basic sense of craft and hand sewing is encouraged. Please submit statements of interest to the instructor (tillygrimes@bennington.edu) by Please reach out if you have questions!"
Course Level: 4000-level
Credits: 4
W 8:30AM - 12:10PM (Full-term)
Maximum Enrollment: 14
Course Frequency: One time only
Categories: 4000 , All courses , Drama , Four Credit , Fully In-Person
Tags: Costume , craft , drama , making , performance , performance art , puppetry