Design is important in television productions as it permeates everything viewers see on air and off. Effective design considers factors like aspect ratio, scanning areas, information density and readability to ensure graphics are properly formatted for different screen types and remain legible. Studio space and scene design also require management of elements like scenery, props, backgrounds and floor treatments to effectively convey settings through visual elements on close-up camera shots.

1. Chapter 15 (Design) Television Production handbook
What is the reason design is important in TV productions?
It permeates everything a television company shows on the air and off.
What can a logo convey to its observers?
The CNN logo suggests up-to-date no-nonsense news.
15.1 Designing and Using Television Graphics
3. There are 8 design requirements and specifications. List them and give two sentences for each.
-Aspect ratio: relationship between screen width and screen height. Or the shape of the television frame.
-Scanning and essential areas: Controlling the way the screen looks on the home screen.
-out-of-aspect ratio graphics: When information on the screen becomes so small it is no longer readable.
-Matching STV and HDTV aspect ratios: Making sure the different rations match.
-Information density and readability: The more information you squeeze on, the smaller the text becomes.
-color: Color attributes, and Grayscale are important parts, because they are included in te aesthetics of
color.
-style: Animate and non static.
-synthetic images: pictures created entirely with a computer.
15.2 Scenery and Props
4. Managing studio space is a key thing for TV shows. There are four types of scenery. List them
and give two sentences for each.
- Softwall flats
-Hardwall flats
-Set modules
-Hanging units
5. Properties and set dressings must be better quality for TV because of close-ups. Please list the
types of props and give two sentences about each.

2. - common furniture,
6. What is the property manager and give at least 5 items (s)he may be in charge of?
7. What do we use the elements of scene design for in a Tv show?
8. What are the three elements of scene design and give two sentences about each?
9. Backgrounds and platforms are used for what reason?
10. Give two sentences about backgrounds and platforms.
11. There are five floor treatments used most often. List them and give two sentences about each.