SET DESIGN

Proscenium Arch

• Audience sits in front of the stage

Thrust stage

Audience on three sides

Arena stage / In the round

Audience all around the stage

Traverse stage

Audience on two sides

RENDERINGS / PERSPECTIVES

• A sketch of what the set will look like from the audience’s point of view.

• Photo of set

• Preliminary pencil sketch rendering

Rendering of Cut-out Set

Photo of set

Computer Rendering of H.M.S Pinaforea musical by Gilbert & Sullivan

Stage Diagram / Floor Plan / Ground Plan

• A scale drawing of the overhead view of a set showing the exact location of all entrances, walls and furniture

Computer Collage Rendering

Photo of set

Set Design Models

• 3 dimensional scale depiction of the set

Elevations

• Eye level view drawing arranged in a row for use in construction of set

Permanent Set

• Remains the same throughout the play regardless of scene changes

Standard Box Set

• Two or three wall set, often with a ceiling

Unit Set

Several scenic units that can be moved and turned on the stage to create several settings

Unit Set

SKELETON SETS

• Frames and openings that can be left empty or filled with draperies, backings or doors

Cut Out Set / Profile Set

• Uses 2 dimensional pieces of scenery, like rocks or bushes

Curtain Set

• Uses curtains as a backdrop

• Curtain use: flashback or aside

Screen Set

• Use bi-fold or three-fold flats, can be any height or width, usually freestanding

Periaktoi / Prism set

Triangular pieces of scenery that can be rotated to show different scenes

Periaktoi / Prism set