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Nine, November 29 – December 8, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Guido Contini, a famous Italian film director and ladies man who’s last couple of movies have been panned by the critics is under pressure to make a return to form with his latest film. However, there is one major problem: he hasn’t written a line of the script and has lost all inspiration. In an attempt to find peace and inspiration, he travels to a luxury spa near Venice. Only to be followed by his wife, Luisa, his saucy mistress, Carla, his fierce producer and her whole film crew. What ensues pushes him to face his ultimate fears within life …

Newsies, November 26 – December 8, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Disney’s Newsies The Musical - the Tony Award-winning Broadway show is based on the historical newsboy strike of 1899 that shook the ivory towers of William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. This band of underdogs lead by Jack Kelly rally to take a stand and strike against the most powerful newspaper publishers in the country. Soon their cause becomes even bigger than any of the newsies imagined when they realize they’re fighting for all the children working in unfair and unsafe conditions across the nation. It will leap onto the stage with soul stirring music, amazing heart, and stunning choreography. …

It’S Such A Fine Line Between Stupid And Clever: A Genealogy Of The Music Mockumentary, Michael Brendan Baker, Peter Lester

Books & Chapters

Recognized primarily for its commercial breakthrough, Rob Reiner’s This is Spinal Tap (USA, 1984), the music mockumentary genre comprises dozens of films addressing a range of musical styles and performers in comedic ways. This chapter presents a genealogy of the music mockumentary, detailing its successes, limits, and potential in the contemporary history of film and television comedy. Styled primarily upon the rockumentary genre, the basic premise of the music mockumentary is comedic engagement with the world of popular music through satire, farce, or parody, using the representational strategies of nonfiction. The format leverages the audience’s knowledge of the codes and …

Chelsea Sunrise, April 11 – 21, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Inspired by classic sounds of British 1960’s music - The Cocksure Lads lead by Dusty Fosterboard, head off from Toronto to London in hopes of stardom and fame. But what awaits them is the stark realization that we all have our own paths to discover and follow in this lifetime.

Music & lyrics by Mike Ford. Book, music & lyrics by Murray Foster.

Director: Steven Gallagher

Choreographer: Jennifer Mote

Musical Director: Mark Camilleri

The House Of Martin Guerre, April 9 – 21, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

This musical has been inspired by the famous 16^th Century court case about Martin Guerre and his return home from an eight year disappearance. But who is he? Only Bertande his ‘loving’ wife knows.

Music and lyrics by Leslie Arden. Book by Leslie Arden and Anna T. Cascio

Director: Leslie Arden

Choreographer: Tracey Flye

Musical Director: Boko Suzuki

My Bonnie Lass, February 14 – 25, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Set in postwar Scotland and based on a true story; this is a love-letter from Johnny Reid to his grandmother Maggie. It’s a celebration of the human spirit, the power of a mother’s love, and the way the women of her generation persevered.

Book, music and lyrics by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray. Additional music by Bob Foster.

Director: Mary Francis Moore

Choreographer: Brittany Banks

Musical Director: Robert Foster

On The Town, February 12 – 24, 2019, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Follow, Ozzie, Gabey and Chip as they dance their way through the streets of 1944 New York City, all in search of that one ‘dream girl’. This classic American musical soars with the music of Leonard Bernstein, spectacular dance numbers and tunes that will leave you humming all the way home!

Music by Leonard Bernstein. Book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Based on an idea by Jerome Robbins.

Director & Choreographer: Julie Tomaino

Musical Director: Daniel Rutzen

Spatial Field Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

Cannot make out what this assignment is about. Have to ask John about it.

Mortage Collage Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

The Mississauga Civic Centre designed by Edward Jones in the 1980s has been recognized as an example of post-modern narrative design. In this assignment, students had to draw images of the building exterior and interior and create a collage/montage from the illustrations.

Marks Logo Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

An assignment that required students to create a company logo using primary shapes (square, circle and/or equilateral triangle).

Assignment Description, Don Wightman

Assignments

An animation assignment that required students to do research on decoration texture and pattern and to create their own artwork.

Presentation Format, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

A visual diagram that depicted the format and dimensions required for artwork submission for a course. The required dimensions would produce the least material waste and fit in the portfolio.

Drawing Tools, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

Historical information on several drawing tools such as the pencil, chalk and charcoal. The development of the printing press in the 15th century led to an increase in the availability of paper and the use of chalk and other drawing tools. This handout also describes what each tool was used for.

The Role Of Faith Communities In Improving Supports To Reduce Loneliness And Social Isolation In Immigrants 65+, Reshma Banu, Sirena Liladrie, Behije Noka

The Role of Faith Communities in Improving Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+

This report titled “The Role of Faith Communities in Improving Supports to Reduce Loneliness and Social Isolation in Immigrants 65+” connects survey findings with the importance of offering programs and services through faith groups and makes recommendations for creative collaborations with them in strengthening the community’s response to unmet needs of older immigrants.

Author Bios: Reshma Banu is a graduate from the Social Service Worker Program – Immigration and Settlement Stream at Sheridan College. Sirena Liladrie is a professor in the Social Service Worker Program at Sheridan College and Principle Investigator of the project. Behije Noka is a graduate of …

Interior Environments - Residential Spaces - Mr. And Mrs. Eder., Bhoomi Patel

Interior Environments - Residential Spaces

This project is made up of final presentation boards that were presented to a client. The digital boards have a professional appearance and meet the decorating practice standard. The project includes a concept collage board, floor plans, elevations and materials, and a perspective drawing.

Quotations, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

A handout on post-modern semiotics ideas and art during the early biotechnology age (late 20th century). In addition to covering important designers such as Ettore Sottsass and April Grieman during the period, the handout mentioned the Mississauga Civil Centre designed by Architect Edward Jones as an example.

Portfolio Instructions, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

A visual diagram that describes how to construct a presentation portfolio for submission of artwork.

Exhibition Display Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

An assignment that required students to design a display piece for an exhibition. The design had to be abstract, non-objective or conceptual.

Narrative Abstraction Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

An assignment that required students to create a design using paper cutouts in geometric shapes (square, circle and/or equilateral triangle).

Freehand Drawing Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

An assignment that enabled students to practice freehand concept drawing and object drawing techniques as they designed a post-modern object.

Gestalt Bag Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

In this assignment, students had to create a mock-up paper carrier bag and design a Gestalt image derived from facsimile rendering. The Gestalt image would go on the side of the bag.

Modern Mark Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

An assignment that required students to create a company logo with a maximum of 2 colours and one primary shape (square, circle or equilateral triangle). Letterings were not to be used in the design.

Painting Assignments, Don Wightman

Assignments

In this course plan for a painting class, the assignments, methods, media and readings were outlined by week. Some of the assignments included figure painting in the studio, landscape painting, and prototype of a head image.

Visual Modes Operation Assignment, Don Wightman

Assignments

In this assignment, students had to use the 3-1-T-P method for four images and create three ideation sketches for each image. For the finished artwork, students had to recreate the final four images chosen on nutex paper.

Comm 19999: Essential Communication Skills, Julie Warkentin, Jonathan Filipovic

Faculty Books

This open educational resource textbook provides Sheridan students with the foundational information and skills necessary to be successful in diploma-level programs. The book integrates customized Sheridan-centred content, including information on academic resources available on campus and customized readings that reflect the cross-disciplinary work of Sheridan programs, students, and faculty. With a focus on writing and research skills for both academic and professional contexts, the COMM 19999 course text is a valuable resource for students as they transition from post-secondary studies into their chosen fields.

The Sunday Night Black & White 8, Sunday Night Bombers

The Sunday Night Bombers

A compilation zine featuring black and white art and short form narrative.

Pencil Techniques, Don Whightman

Art and Design Basics

Descriptions of different pencil techniques for drawing and visual effects (e.g. detail rendering, toning, and textual variations) in an artwork.

Semiotics, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

A handout on post-modern semiotics ideas and art during the early biotechnology age (late 20th century). In addition to covering important designers such as Ettore Sottsass and April Grieman during the period, the handout mentioned the Mississauga Civil Centre designed by Architect Edward Jones as an example.

Bauhaus Handout, Don Whightman

Art and Design Basics

A handout on the Bauhaus Art School, which was an art and design school directed by Walter Gropius and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and operated from 1919 to 1933 in Germany. The handout mentioned some of the art and design ideas taught at Bauhaus including Gestalt psychological theory of perception and simplified designs for the purpose of mass production.

Animation Supply List, Don Wightman

Art and Design Basics

A list of art supplies and tools required by an animation course taught by Don Wightman.