07:965:211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Scenic Design, Glass Brick, Kodak
Document Summary
Pictures capture so many details that touch our emotions to create impression in our psyche. In theatre, the good designer uses visual impression to help tell the story. Creator the visual aspects or aural effects in a theater production. Creations are physical manifestations of story and character. Objectives of good scene design to create an environment for performer. Should be like a playground to establish the mood and style. To set the locale and time period. Takes the playwrights text and directors vision to create a physical world which the actors inhabit. Can become a visual metaphor of the script. Most personal aspect of design elements, actually worn by performers. Costume created and sewed in costume shop under supervision of designer. Practical concerns addressed s well as stylistic concerns. Review scenic design sketches and or renderings. Everyday life, lighting is more than to just illuminate. Candle light- in restaurants to set the mood.
