1. The Set Designer Who does a set designer discuss sets with? Who does a set designer discuss sets with? Why? Why? What do set designers do before setting to work? What do set designers do before setting to work? How do drawings help them? How do drawings help them? What factors must they consider during the creative process? What factors must they consider during the creative process? What sources do they use for inspiration and research? What sources do they use for inspiration and research?

2. Design Requirements The setting needs to provide space for movement of both actors and set pieces. The setting needs to provide space for movement of both actors and set pieces. The set should inform the audience of time, place, culture, social and economic factors. The set should inform the audience of time, place, culture, social and economic factors. The set should convey the mood and style of the play. The set should convey the mood and style of the play. It must be usable and safe! It must be usable and safe!

3. Types of Sets Permanent Permanent Unit Unit Periaktoi or Prism Periaktoi or Prism Box Box Curtain Curtain Minimal Minimal

4. Permanent Set Stays in place for entire production. Stays in place for entire production. Elements such as props and set pieces can be added but the basic structure remains the same. Elements such as props and set pieces can be added but the basic structure remains the same.

5. Box Set Most common type of set Most common type of set 2 or 3 walls, several windows and at least 1 door. 2 or 3 walls, several windows and at least 1 door.

6. Unit Set Several pieces that can come on and off. Several pieces that can come on and off. Good for plays with many scene changes. Good for plays with many scene changes.

7. Minimal Set Usually uses folding flats that can be used to hide furniture Usually uses folding flats that can be used to hide furniture

8. Periaktoi or Prism Set 3 sided flats that are painted differently. 3 sided flats that are painted differently. Can be moved. Can be moved. Flats can be inserted to add different elements. Flats can be inserted to add different elements.

9. Curtain Set Has some flats such as doors and windows. Has some flats such as doors and windows. Uses back curtain as part of set. Uses back curtain as part of set.

10. Shoebox Set Design Investigation Questions Investigation Questions What do you need to know before you can begin this assignment? What do you need to know before you can begin this assignment? Design Brief Design Brief Compare and contrast two different types of sets. Which one works better for your play. Compare and contrast two different types of sets. Which one works better for your play.

11. Shoebox Set Design Plan - Plan - Create a sketch of your design showing a view from above and an audience view. Create Create Put your model together.

12. Shoebox Set Design Evaluate Evaluate Present your design to the class in a 1 to 3 minute presentation. Write a 1 page evaluation of your project and the process. Attitudes in Technology Attitudes in Technology Answer the five questions on attitudes in technology on your planning sheet.