DRAM 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Scenic Design, Robert Edmond Jones, Ming Cho Lee
5 Nov 2018
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Set in music world is a prop. Shows location, time period, class status, genre. Architect: needs to pay attention to scale, not stand alone. Need to deal with human figure at all times. The script is the guide to all design choices. Must stay true to story and action. Can show story in unexpected way but action must still take place. Design period: can start in as little as a month or early as a year. Usually the leader in early discussions for look and feel of play. Research real locations and time periods of script. White model small scale, no paint, mail it to someone or carry. Color scale model: add color, made of paper. Storyboards: go scene-by-scene to show actors and crew how things move. When set designer peaces out, they take over. Instill values to public, usually in a church. Renaissance: theatre for and about the elite. Set is designed to revolve around the king"s seat.
