Scenic Design
Assignment 4a: Scenic Design Plot: Go through the script, page by page, making specific notes of anything scenery and properties related.
Download the scenic design plot below. As you fill it out, pay attention to the following items in the script:
Download the scenic design plot below. As you fill it out, pay attention to the following items in the script:
- Interior Sets: Specific references to the scenery: doors, windows, walls, rooms, furniture, etc
- Exterior Sets: References to scenic elements: trees, roads, benches, etc.
- Actors' dialogue that references anything with the scenery.
- Stage directions that would include scenic elements...entrances/exits through doors, actors sitting, etc.
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Sample Scenic Plots
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Assignment 4b: Scenic Design Research: Choose one scene from the play that you will design scenery for (if your play has scene changes, you only need to design one scene, although you are welcome to do more). For the assignment, you will need:
- A paragraph or two describing your vision for the scene, including specific references from the script.
- At least 10 pictures of research for this scene, with a short description of each picture (one or two sentences will be fine). Make sure to pay attention to the time period of the play.
- Do NOT use pictures from other productions of your play, your research needs to be your own original research.
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Assignment: Scenic Design Final Product (choose one option)
If your play has multiple scenes, you only ned to choose one to design for this assignment.
Once you have finished your scenic design for your show, document it by taking at least Five pictures (or screenshots) of your set, from different perspectives. Your (at least) five images of your set design will be the documentation for this assignment.
The design should be professional in appearance and organization.
- Option 1: You may choose to build a 'white model' of your set. If you choose this option, you will be building a 3 dimensional model (a white model) out of card stock and foam board. These materials will be available for use in class. This will be a 1/2 inch scale model (1/2 inch on the model equals 1 foot in real life). We have scenic design templates (we have them in class in binders) that you will need to use for your design. Your scale model should have everything that will need to be built/constructed/purchased for the set for your show. This includes all walls, doors, windows, chairs, tables, couches, bookcases (etc).
- You may choose to use another medium to build a 3-D scale model. This design should still include all of the same elements as the white model. If you choose to use something other than the while model materials, check with Mr. Faw and let him know what you are planning to use.
- You may choose to create a 3-D digital scale model of your set design. Google Sketch-Up is a great option to use for digital design, just know that it takes a while to learn how to properly use this program. If you choose to create a 3-D digital scale model of your set, check with Mr. Faw and let him know what you are planning to use.
- If you have a different idea for your final product, propose it to Mr. Faw!
If your play has multiple scenes, you only ned to choose one to design for this assignment.
Once you have finished your scenic design for your show, document it by taking at least Five pictures (or screenshots) of your set, from different perspectives. Your (at least) five images of your set design will be the documentation for this assignment.
The design should be professional in appearance and organization.
Scenic Design White Model Samples