THTRFLM 1T03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Staccato

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Theatre & Film Studies
• Course: THTRFLM 1T03
• Professor: Peter Cockett

Document Summary

This stage is about trying to detect the logic or protocol behind the production choices. Production elements: set, costume, lighting, sound, outreach, acting style. Vertical, horizontal, curved, straight, geometric, ect: texture & pattern (cid:222) Smooth, rough, etc. (cid:222) what does the pattern reflect: balance. Is one side heavier than the other: colour. Functions of sets: establish interpretive frame through which the action should be read, define location(s) Create mood(s) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) (cid:222) Clarify the social expectations of the fictional world. Lighting distribution direction shape/size quality (sharp/diffuse) character (patterns, texture) Functions of lighting focus attention create perspective on action establish mood contribute to rhythm change location. Functions of outreach providing the audience with tools to understand why we think a work is important suggesting an interpretive frame for the piece. Location on stage & in relation to others/objects. Quality of movement adjectives to describe how one moves.