THE 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Plywood, Constant Contact, Scenic Design
18 Apr 2016
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The 1101 introduction to the practice of theatre: backstage. Don"t worry about lights and light names. Mostly shop safety guidelines, knowing the glossary definitions. All the scenery, furniture and props the audience sees at a production of a play make up the set design. The set designer"s job is to design these physical surroundings in which the action will take place** Suggest the style and tone of the whole production. Give clues as to the specific time and place of the action. Offer creative possibilities for the movement and grouping of the actors. A rough sketch of the set in the preliminary phase. Floor plans (ground plan) drawn to scale showing from above the general layout of each set and the placement of the furniture and large props. Front elevation giving a view of the elements of the set from the front and showing details like window or platforms (build plan, blueprint)
