Introduction to Visual Dramaturgy

This 3-day intensive Visual Dramaturgy workshop begins from the conviction that light design—like dramaturgy itself—should never be treated as a mere add-on, but as an essential part of any creation. Light determines both what we see and how we see it, and seeing shapes understanding. The first step toward Visual Dramaturgy is to question—and practice—our ability to look: expanding it beyond the obvious while cultivating awareness of our own perception(s), with the assumption that this will resonate similarly with our audiences. With insights into visual semiotics and the basics of light apparatus, participants will engage in shared exercises that train the eye and make new ways of seeing possible!