The document discusses different types of stage sets used in theatre, including box sets, swivel sets, and fixed sets. It describes how a set designer works closely with the director to interpret the play through the set design. Elements of an effective set design include defining the period and place of a play, as well as creating levels, movement opportunities, and symbolism.

1. The Whole world is
a stage
William Shakespeare

2. The Whole world is
a stage
William Shakespeare

3. The Stage Designer
In a professional theatre,
a set designer
works very closely with
the director
to interpret the play

5. The set will influence the -
• The place
• Defining the place
• Restricting or creating opportunities for
movement
• Restricting view
• Creating levels
• Symbolism of the piece

7. Types of sets

8. Types of sets
• Rostra and levels

9. Types of sets
• Rostra and levels
• Box set

10. Types of sets
• Rostra and levels
• Box set
• Swivel sets

11. Types of sets
• Rostra and levels
• Box set
• Swivel sets
• Fixed sets

12. Rostra and Levels
Using a minimalist set can create an
interesting set
• Interlocking rostra

14. Box set

15. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.

16. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.

17. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.

18. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.

19. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.

20. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.

21. Box set
This set is like a part of a room.
The sides and back are generally constructed
with flats.
These are wooden frames with canvas stretched
across them.
The canvas can be painted

22. Several flats can be joined together to
from the box set.
The box set can be simple or elaborate
with doors, windows and lights.
Flats

24. Swivel sets
Small box sets can be constructed so that
they are reversible.
It can help you with scene change overs.
Flats

25. Fixed Sets
Box sets can be fixed or have castors so they
can be wheeled in and off.
Most professional theatres sets are moved off
by tracks or fly's.
Flats

27. Sightlines
These are the areas of the
stage the audience can see.
Part of the
Acting audience
Area can’t see
this area
Audience

28. Styles of Staging
There are five main ways of staging a
performance
• End On – proscenium
• Thrust
• Traverse
• In the round
• Promenade/ Street theatre/ Environment

29. End on - proscenium
The audience is directly in from of the
acting area
Acting Area
Audience

31. Thrust
The audience is on three sides of the
acting areas
A Acting Area A
Audience

33. Traverse
The audience is on both side of the acting
area
A Acting Area A

35. In The Round
The audience is all around the acting
areas
A Acting
A A
Area
A

37. Promenade/
Street theatre/ Environment
Promenade - the audience follows the
actors from area to area
Street Theatre - The actors perform to
the audience some where in the street.
Different scenes can move into the
space.
Environment – The performance is based
around a place or building

38. Designing a set

39. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:

40. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:

41. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period

42. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place

43. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement

44. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement
• Creating levels

45. Designing a set
When you design a set you need to consider:
• The period
• The place
• Opportunities for movement
• Creating levels
• Symbolism of the piece

46. The design Brief
It should include :
 A page of research of ideas
 Samples of material with annotation
 A rough design
 Final design with annotation
 Bibliography

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