Set Design

Question 1

Fragmentary:

Answer 1

singular/incomplete parts that can be used to create a bigger set

Question 2

Box set:

Answer 2

three walls to create illusion of interior room

Question 3

Flats

Answer 3

a flat is painted to show something ie. a building

Question 4

Revolve

Answer 4

rotating set

Question 5

Projections

Answer 5

digital projection

Question 6

Set design: (planning)

Answer 6

• research context of script so can reflect environ
• initial sketches
• research of themes to inform colour design
• search for potential set pieces
• budgeting potential pieces

Question 7

Set design: (development)

Answer 7

• have actors rehearse with mock sets
• making adjustments to design if necessary to harmonise with blocking

Question 8

Set design: (presentation)

Answer 8

• have a finished set that reflects environ of play
• bump in/ bump out
• secure set for health and safety requirements

Question 9

Stairs

Answer 9

treads

Question 10

Platform

Answer 10

rostra, usually with fascia

Question 11

Moving parts

Answer 11

Trucks with castor/pneumonia wheel

Question 12

Sharktooth scrim

Answer 12

Transparent when backlit
Opaque when front lit
When two are used: creates a moire effect

Question 13

Chameleon scrim

Answer 13

Translucent when backlit, halo, glowing, diffused
Memory, romantic, spiritual, ghostly moments