How to Learn VectorWorks for Theatre
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Learn VectorWorks to design theatrical sets and lighting.casey,young,beautiful,teenager,actress,blonde,woma image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
Learn the basics of VectorWorks from online tutorials. Kent Goetz of Cornell University developed free online tutorials that require up to five hours of study. Work through the tutorials for a general understanding of VectorWorks. The tutorial introduces ways to draft front elevations and lighting. Give yourself enough time to work through the materials online. Check out VectorWorks online forums. These informal discussions can aid your understanding of VectorWorks and help you network with other stage and lighting designers. - 2). College and university theatre departments offer classes and apprenticeships using VectorWorks. For college credit, you learn scene design and stage lighting, with specific information about the drawing tools and methods to create stage settings. The academic productions give you plenty of opportunity to practice VectorWorks. Additional opportunities come from apprenticeships with local theatre companies, both amateur and professional. Work on as many productions as possible to develop your skill and confidence with VectorWorks.
- 3). Attend classes sponsored by VectorWorks at the company headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, or large cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta. Most classes last two days, with an additional independent bonus day for work on projects. The suggested course of study begins with the two-day core concepts for the basic information. Intermediate concepts cover 2-D and 3-D designs. Attending the company classes puts you in touch with the latest developments in VectorWorks.
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