1. Set Design The Mousetrap Largs Academy Department of Drama Lesson
Three

2. Lines, patterns/shapes and textures can grab attention in different ways. They can also help create a mood.
Think back to your choices in texture, pattern and line. What kind of mood could they create?

3. Aesthetic Considerations
Shape
Texture
Line
Geometrics
Masculine, Strong, Defined, Dependable
Hearts
Feminine, Love, Passion
Plaid
Masculine, Scottish, Outdoors, Hunters
Paisley
Dressy, Whimsy
Checked
Country, Simple
Polka Dots
Feminine, popular in the ‘50’s and ‘80’s
Floral
Feminine, Formal
Argyle
Golfer, Wealth
Objects
Dependent on object

4. Light
Feminine, Airy
Heavy
Wealth, Oppressive
Shiny
Emphasis, Wealth, Energy
Matte
Middle to Lower Class, Calm
Brocade
Heavy, Wealth
Transparent
Whimsical, Romantic, Young
Opaque
Mature, Careful
Corduroy
Masculine, Heavy, Middle to Lower Class
Lace
Feminine, Romantic
Vertical
Height, Hope, Energy
Horizontal
Stable, Wide, Calm
Curved
Feminine, Comfort, Wealth, Soft
Jagged
Chaos, Evil, Pain, Injustice
Diagonal
Uncertainty, Concentration, Driven
Straight
Masculine, Harsh, Dramatic
You should now complete the Design Sampler Sheet.

5. Next Lesson
You will be creating a set of three design boards as follows:
Sheet One – Research & Initial Ideas Sheet

6. Sheet Two: Development of Ideas
(I know this is for costume but you get the idea!)

7. Sheet 3: Final Design

8. Plan and elevation
Do you remember when we looked at plans AND elevations.
Task: Draw an elevation based on your ground plan and your design boards. Look at the examples on the following slides to help you.

9. Transferring your set design ideas from a plan to an elevation.