3. The Stage Designer
In a professional theatre,
a set designer
works very closely with
the director
to interpret the play
4.
5. The set will influence the -
• The place
• Defining the place
• Restricting or creating opportunities for
movement
• Restricting view
• Creating levels
• Symbolism of the piece
17. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
18. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
19. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.
20. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.
21. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.
The canvas can be painted
22. Several flats can be joined together to
from the box set.
The box set can be simple or elaborate
with doors, windows and lights.
Flats
23.
24. Swivel sets
Small box sets can be constructed so that
they are reversible.
It can help you with scene change overs.
Flats
25. Fixed Sets
Box sets can be fixed or have castors so they
can be wheeled in and off.
Most professional theatres sets are moved off
by tracks or fly's.
Flats
26.
27. Sightlines
These are the areas of the
stage the audience can see.
Part of the
Acting audience
Area can’t see
this area
Audience
28. Styles of Staging
There are five main ways of staging a
performance
• End On – proscenium
• Thrust
• Traverse
• In the round
• Promenade/ Street theatre/ Environment
29. End on - proscenium
The audience is directly in from of the
acting area
Acting Area
Audience
35. In The Round
The audience is all around the acting
areas
A Acting
A A
Area
A
36.
37. Promenade/
Street theatre/ Environment
Promenade - the audience follows the
actors from area to area
Street Theatre - The actors perform to
the audience some where in the street.
Different scenes can move into the
space.
Environment – The performance is based
around a place or building
42. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
43. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement
44. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement
• Creating levels
45. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement
• Creating levels
• Symbolism of the piece
46. The design Brief
It should include :
A page of research of ideas
Samples of material with annotation
A rough design
Final design with annotation
Bibliography