From this page you can revisit some key concepts about set design, and explore interactive and video resources to use in your classroom.
THE ROLE OF A DESIGNER
- Collaborator First, Designer Second
- Develop and Create Concepts and Designs as part of a team.
- Communicate the Design to the production departments.
- Ensure the design develops and accommodates changes throughout the production process.
HOW IS THEATRE DESIGN DIFFERENT TO OTHER DESIGN?
- Guided by and responding to text/script work.
- Collaboration, part of a larger creative team that is collectively working towards the same outcome.
- Theatre Design is informed by not only aesthetics but also space, character and function.
- A theatre designer is often responsible for guiding the design through the entire process and having input at each step.
THE PROCESS OF A THEATRE DESIGNER
RESEARCH AND PLANNING
Research and Analysis
- Read the Script multiple times
- Take notes
- Begin concept research
- Collate research
Meetings and Discussion
Initial Design Concepts
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & SUPERVISION
Final Design Development
- Full Colour 1:25 Scale Model
- Renderings and References
Design Detailing, Drawing and Communication
- Individual Element Drawings and References
- Materials Sampling
Design Manufacture Supervision
- Build Department Communication
- Rehearsal Communication and Collaboration
PRESENTATION
Bump In
- Collaboration with LX designer and all creatives to ensure production works and is looking correct.
Tech Rehearsals
- Ability to make changes, take notes and fix
- Collaboration with Cast and Crew to ensure all items serve their purpose and are working.
Production Run
Adapted from Jacob Battista's set design workshop in the Teacher as Artist Digital PD Week.
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Published on 30 November 2020
