Theatre Arts 20, 30

(a)	Experiment with a variety of ways (e.g., sizing; using different types of paint, sealant or primers) to prepare surfaces with different textures and finishes.
(b)	Use painting techniques and a variety of materials to create a sample board of two-dimensional faux surfaces (e.g., marble, brick, rock, wood).
(c)	Experiment with finishes (e.g., patinas, aging, distressing) on various surfaces.
(d)	Experiment with carving materials (e.g., two-part foam, styrofoam, floral foam) and tools (e.g., files, hand rasp, knives, found objectives, sand paper).
(e)	Create a carved project (e.g., bas relief, column, statue, water fountain) that includes the steps of preparing the surface, painting and finishing.
(f)	Demonstrate collaboration with director and design team (e.g., set, lighting and costume designers).
(g)	Explore ways that light affects paint (e.g., blue light on yellow paint turns green).
(h)	Experiment with creation of illusions using paint methods (e.g., spattering colours) and discuss how the human eye sees colour in an artificially lit stage setting from a distance.
(i)	Review safety precautions and practices related to scenic art production.