Which design theorist stated, "A good scene should be, not a picture, but an image"?
Robert Edmond Jones
Of the following, which is NOT an objective of the scenic designer?
None of these answers is correct, because all are objectives of the scenic designer.
Of the following, which best describes realistic scenic design?
everything conforms to our observation of the world around us
Of the following, which best describes nonrealistic scenic design?
calls for the use of imagination and departs from reality
A unifying idea carried out visually is called
a design concept.
Which form of entertainment shares design tendencies with theatre?
-film
-rock concerts
-theme parks
A bird's eye view of the stage space showing all the furniture and set pieces in location is called
a ground plan.
Which of the following is NOT an element or material for scenic design?
ellipsoidals
Of the following, which is NOT a characteristic of a strong design concept?
visually departs from play's themes
Which of the following is NOT an element of scene design?
movement
What is the first step in any design process?
reading the script
Which of the following is NOT a part of the scene designer's process?
scheduling, constructing, and painting scenery
To develop ground plans on computer, designers use computer-assisted design (CAD). Which of the following is a benefit of such work?
-Designs are easily and quickly modified on computer.
-It is possible to see a three-dimensional representation of the set taken directly from the computerized ground plan (provided you have the correct software).
-The director and the designer can have i
The objectives of the scene designer do NOT include
assisting in the blocking of the production.
A scene designer can potentially design
-only the stage playing space.
-the audience seating.
-the front of house area (where the audience waits to enter the stage space).
True or false? The scene designer answers only to her own vision or concept.
False