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 Pinafore a 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