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Jake Ewonus

Assistant Professor of Scene Design
Sch of Theatre Dance and Film
Office
CE Centennial East 005
Office Hours
Tuesdays and Thursday - 8am-12pm
Or by appointment
  • About
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Biography

Jake Ewonus studied in the area of technical theatre and scenic design. Has professional credits from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co., Smuin Ballet, Maryland Opera Studio, and Savannah College of Art and Design, where he was Professor of Production Design and Graduate Program Coordinator for 4 years. Has worked in Film and Television, with credits for AMC, Netflix, and Hulu. ​

Current Courses

464.003Advanced Projects In Design

309.002Directed Projects

501.001M.F.A. Portfolio:Scene Design

498.002Professional Practice

362.001Scenic Design

367.001Scenographic Techniques

430.002Seminar in Costume & Scenic Studies

302.006Theatre Practicum

464.003Advanced Projects In Design

363.001Advanced Scenic Design

309.001Directed Projects

400.001Independent Study

501.001M.F.A. Portfolio:Scene Design

430.001Seminar in Costume & Scenic Studies

260.001Technical Procedures

Teaching Interests & Areas

Scenic Design conceptualization, Visual research, 3D computer modeling, CAD drafting, practical model making, theatre history, script analysis and interpretation

Research Interests & Areas

His studies focus on the connection between design and the psychological space the audience shares. How to create a collective emotional experience through the visual storytelling of scenic design.

MFA Scenic Design

University of Maryland
College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts Scenic Design

SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY