Field Trip to CSUN! Art Gallery/Theatre Tours
We had a great day on Tuesday, Mar. 20. Students were able to explore the CSUN art gallery and the theatre. Thanks to Professor Ken Sakatani, students explored political poster art in different media. Using the scavenger hunt Professor Sakatani created, students discovered themes and recurrent imagery of the world that surrounds us.
Across campus, we visited Dr. Barry Cleveland who took us on a great “backstage” tour of the CSUN theatre. We started in the “little theatre” where a rehearsal for “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” was in process. From there we headed for the main theatre where Dr. Cleveland demonstrated how the magic of theatre occurs with false floors, counter-balanced scenery, and lighting. Seeing the actual department where much of the machinery is actually constructed and built was eye-opening. We also went into the costume, props, and make-up departments. In costume, people were preparing for the next production.
Students also conducted interviews of college students to find out what tips they should know before beginning their own advanced education.
WORK DUE: Scavenger hunt from CSUN gallery; Interview of Student; Reflection on tours and gallery visit. Equals 2 Grades.
