THTR 1001 Chapter : Design Process
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The design process is a method for finding answers to questions. Commitment - probably the most important step in the whole design process. (when the challenges faced becomes problems, commitment is lost) (don"t be scared of being questioned) Analyzing the script (read the script as many times as it takes) (designers need to pay attention to. 1st reading - read just for fun. get the feel of the play. 2nd reading - looking for moments in the play that stimulate your imagination. 3rd reading - looking for specific mechanical and technical information. Background research - historical information on production designs. (both types of background, Conceptual research - coming up with solutions to design challenges. (be open to other ideas) Incubation - provide you with time to let your ideas hatch. Selection - sift through all your data and decide on your specific design concepts.
