Savannah
Michael
Devine
Savannah
- San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
- Parsons The New School for Design, New York, New York
First year at SCAD:
2011
Credentials/past experience:
Founding director of performing arts design and technology program at California Institute of the Arts
Most significant accomplishment(s):
United States Institute for Theatre Technology 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award for Scenic Design, creative director for Universal Studios Dubai, creative consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering, creative director for Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.
Awards, recognition, honors:
18 Drama-Logue Awards; four Themed Entertainment Association Awards; Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Distinguished Achievement
Organizations:
United Scenic Artists Local 829, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Themed Entertainment Association, American Association of Museums, International Council of Museums, Savannah Film Commission
Publications and/or presentations:
- Guest speaker/design adjudicator, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, southern regional conferences: 2004, 2008
- Guest speaker/design adjudicator, United States Institute for Theatre Technology, western regional conference: 1998
- Featured panelist, "The Future of 5-D in Performance Design," United States Institute for Theatre Technology 50th Anniversary Celebration, national conference: 2010
Inspiration for teaching:
Being around the creative energy students generate is invigorating. As a professor, I am inspired by their innovative nature. After winning my Tony Award, I was in high demand as a professional but thought much of the work I completed felt somewhat redundant and lackluster. After teaching an acting workshop off-Broadway, I felt fulfilled through working with students as a guide and mentor. Their passion for theater was enchanting. Since that time, I obtained a sense of enrichment in my work both as a teacher and a professional. I hope I can sustain the infectious wonderment my students hold for the performing arts.
Courses:
- MPRA 310 Stage Combat I
- MPRA 375 Directing
- MPRA 415 Stage Combat II
- MPRA 707 Principles of Performance
- PROD 101 Introduction to Production Design
- PROD 321 Scenic Design II
- PROD 490 Production Design Portfolio
- PROD 730 Script Analysis and Conceptualization
Artist statement:
I am passionate about being a part of an artistic team and working collaboratively to create the emotional, intellectual, entertaining experience we call theater. I am drawn to the ability of artists to enhance each other's work on a production and tell stories more effectively. As we work collaboratively to tell a story, I have found myself inspired by the work of actors, directors and other designers. My contribution has been to balance visibility with the powerful, three-dimensional, sculptural quality of light.
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George
Head
Savannah
- B.A., scenic and lighting design, University of North Texas, 1972
- M.F.A., scenic and lighting design, University of Texas at Austin, 1974
First year at SCAD:
2010
Credentials/past experience:
Director of design, Walt Disney Imagineering, Florida; vice president of show quality, Walt Disney Imagineering, California
Organizations:
U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, Themed Entertainment Association
Courses:
- PROD 101 Introduction to Production Design
- PROD 110 Drafting for Production Design
- PROD 430 The Public Event: Concept and Collaboration
- PROD 490 Production Design Portfolio
