The Set Designer

1. The Set Designer • Who does a set designer discuss sets with? • Why? • What do set designers do before setting to work? • How do drawings help them? • What factors must they consider during the creative process? • What sources do they use for inspiration and research?

2. Design Requirements • The setting needs to provide space for movement of both actors and set pieces. • The set should inform the audience of time, place, culture, social and economic factors. • The set should convey the mood and style of the play. • It must be usable and safe!

3. Types of Sets • Permanent • Unit • Periaktoi or Prism • Box • Curtain • Minimal

4. Permanent Set • Stays in place for entire production. • Elements such as props and set pieces can be added but the basic structure remains the same.

5. Box Set • Most common type of set • 2 or 3 walls, several windows and at least 1 door.

6. Unit Set • Several pieces that can come on and off. • Good for plays with many scene changes.

7. Minimal Set • Usually uses folding flats that can be used to hide furniture

8. Periaktoi or Prism Set • 3 sided flats that are painted differently. • Can be moved. • Flats can be inserted to add different elements.

9. Curtain Set • Has some flats such as doors and windows. • Uses back curtain as part of set.

10. Investigation Questions What do you need to know before you can begin this assignment? Design Brief Compare and contrast two different types of sets. Which one works better for your play. Shoebox Set Design

11. Plan - Create a sketch of your design showing a view from above and an audience view. Create Put your model together. Shoebox Set Design

12. Evaluate Present your design to the class in a 1 to 3 minute presentation. Write a 1 page evaluation of your project and the process. Attitudes in Technology Answer the five questions on attitudes in technology on your planning sheet. Shoebox Set Design