DRAM 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Greek Chorus, Birds Eye View, Scenic Design
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Create an environment for the performers and the performance. Help to distinguish the realistic from nonrealistic theatre. Establish the locale and period in which the play takes place. Evolve a design concept in with the director and other designs. Where appropriate, provide a central image or visual metaphor for the production. Ensure the scenery is coordinated with other production elements. A scale line drawing of the set that shows the scenery as it appears from above (birds eye view) A scale line drawing of a flattened two-dimensional front view of the scene design. A scale line drawing of the set as seen from the side of the stage showing where each piece of scenery will be located in the theatre. A perspective drawing that gives the illusion of three-dimensional depth. A dimensional scaled model of the set. Flats: a single flat unit (a wall)
